Natural disasters have wreaked havoc on the United States over the past year. Missouri has seen floods and tornadoes, and many others have experienced hurricanes,…
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From the majestic Gateway Arch to Branson, the Live Music Capital of the World, the Show-Me State has long been home to some of the…
Dear Suburban Moms, Many of you may have read a scathing article written by St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Tony Messenger last…
A recent report indicates that jobs supported by the tech sector are increasing – and they aren’t just located in Silicon Valley, either. The study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers…
Kansas City is one of three finalists to be the new home for a couple of USDA agencies. That’s very good news. The agencies contain…
Disastrous flooding. Lower commodity prices. Limited access to global markets. America’s farmers and ranchers have faced difficult times the last few years, and they are…
This year’s legislative session was historic for Missouri agriculture. The General Assembly passed many bills supporting farming and addressing concerns in rural communities. The biggest…
The first regular session of the 100th Missouri General Assembly was primarily defined by infighting among Republicans — and that came to a head during…
Dear Colleagues: For the seven years that I have been here, we have worked to pass a statewide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Two days left in…
The Missouri Legislature has taken another step toward making broadband internet accessible to all Missourians. In early May, the legislature finalized the annual state budget,…