From my perspective, the past month has been an unprecedented time in our state’s history. Even if you take into account any of the wars
Category: Columns
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of April 6: Dealing with a Pandemic
As Missourians continue to struggle with not only the coronavirus, but also its aftereffects, I believe the real work is only beginning. Unemployment is up,
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column, for the Week of March 30: Protecting Missourians from Danger
As the coronavirus continues to take a toll on our country, Missouri, like many other states, is seeing a growing number of daily confirmed cases
Sen. Gina Walsh’s 2020 Newsletter
Legislative Achievements – – Minority Floor Leader Shortly after being re-elected to serve a second term in the Missouri Senate in 2016, I proudly accepted
Sen. Mike Cunningham’s Legislative Column for June 12, 2020
Legislative Column for June 12, 2020 Among the many adjustments Missourians have been forced to make in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is a
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for June 12, 2020
Helping Missourians Get Back to Work Seems like every day, there’s some new piece of bad news making its way across the headlines. From the
Sen. Ed Emery’s Legislative Report for June 11, 2020
Governing Least “That government is best which governs least” ̶ Henry David Thoreau. It’s likely that Henry David Thoreau did not originate the view that
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. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for June 5, 2020
Relief for Farmers Agricultural producers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic upheaval will want to take note of a new USDA program that
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter’s Legislative Column for June 5, 2020
Medicaid Expansion Vote Headed for August Ballot Recently, the governor announced that a ballot measure expanding the state’s Medicaid program will be placed on the