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"With natural disasters occurring more often, Congress needs to take up the issue of disaster mitigation and flood resistance."
"My colleagues and I were willing to use every tool at our disposal to begin the turning of the tide in St. Louis — starting with HB 2."
"This week, Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) recognized 62 state representatives with its Friend of Agriculture Award."
"It should not be so challenging to access the medication that patients need."
"Your Missouri leadership has failed in passing a comprehensive online sales tax bill."
Eliminating the police residency requirement in St. Louis would be one of the most effective outcomes of the special session on violent crime, according to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson.
"Instead of watching the old cycle of trauma, violence, and punishment continue, we are starting to look for ways to prevent crime before it occurs."
"It costs far less to educate someone than incarcerate them."
With more than 10 weeks before the Nov. 3 election, there is no reason to think the sky is falling.