Governor Grants Yellow Light to Reopen the State The Show-Me State entered Phase II of its recovery response to COVID-19 by lifting its statewide health
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Sen. Dave Schatz’s Legislative Column for June 18, 2020
Reopening the Show-Me State Over the course of the past four months, our state has gone to great lengths to minimize the effects of the
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for June 18, 2020
Reopening the Show-Me State On Tuesday, June 16, Missouri officially reopened. This is a moment we’ve been working up to for quite a while, and
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of June 15: Justice for Survivors
Despite the shortened legislative session, I am proud of the work accomplished by my colleagues in Jefferson City during the past five months. Over the
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of June 8: Standing with Our Allies
During the past legislative session, my colleagues and I passed legislation that I believe takes a firm stand against discrimination in public contracting. In my
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of June 1: Remember to Vote
2020 marks another presidential election year for our country; however, there is more than just one election every four years. While casting your ballot for
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of May 18: Historic Session Comes to an End
In my years as an elected official, I do not believe I have seen anything as head-turning as the past two months. In my opinion,
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of May 11: Taking Time to Properly Budget
After months of study, discussion and hearing from people all over the state, the Legislature has approved the state’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of April 27: Getting Rural Missouri the Technology It Needs
As I have said for years, rural Missouri desperately needs better Internet coverage. Updating broadband Internet services throughout not only northwest Missouri, but also all
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of April 20: An Abrupt End to the School Year
Throughout our country, the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on the way we live our lives. The stay-at-home orders have led to the closing