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My first legislative session drew to a close when the Senate gavel pounded on May 12, signaling the end of the First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly. As a freshman senator, I’ve …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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5/24/23
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Labor shortages, record inflation and supply chain disruptions are just a few of the challenges business owners are facing across our state.
Since the Legislature has little control over the …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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5/10/23
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The Senate Appropriations Committee tackled the arduous “mark-up” process to finalize its version of the state operating budget for FY ‘24.
If you tuned in to the hearings or …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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5/3/23
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We’ve reached a pivotal point in the legislative session and only have three final weeks to complete the operating budget for FY ‘24 and four weeks to send bills to the governor to sign …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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4/26/23
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The legislative process has often been compared to a race.
Senators expediently vie for support for their proposals at each turn as they attempt to transform bills into laws before the finish …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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4/19/23
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With only six weeks remaining in the 2023 legislative session, the focus in the Senate will now shift to the state operating budget for fiscal year ‘24.
Passing a balanced budget is the …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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4/12/23
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I was disappointed when we abruptly adjourned early for spring break and did not pass Senate Bill 49, the “Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation,” or SAFE, Act.
This …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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3/22/23
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The month of March marks the halfway point of the legislative session.
The annual Spring Break is scheduled for March 13–17, each chamber begins to deliberate on legislation approved by …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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3/8/23
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During last week’s legislative rush, I had the honor of advancing three more proposals that I believe will be good for Missourians.
On Feb. 21, I presented Senate Bill 233 to my fellow …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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3/1/23
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Among the flurry of legislative activities last week, I’m happy to report my Parents Bill of Rights legislation, Senate Bills 4, 42 & 89, was perfected on Feb. 8.
I’m pleased with …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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2/22/23
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If I was asked to summarize last week in the Senate, I would say it was filled with “firsts.”
On Jan. 18, I presented my first bill as a state senator to the members of the Senate …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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2/1/23
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As the song goes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Lights and decorations adorn every street corner, holiday music on the radio, brightly-wrapped presents under Christmas trees …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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12/21/22
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Thanksgiving marks one of my favorite times of the year.
This holiday gives each of us the opportunity to come together with our loved ones and give thanks. We are an incredibly blessed people, …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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11/23/22
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Every year, Nov. 11 marks Veterans Day throughout our country.
Observed on the anniversary of the end of World War I, Veterans Day honors those who have bravely and honorably served in our …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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11/9/22
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The ability to cast one’s vote on Election Day is a fundamental part of our representative republic.
An individual’s vote is their voice and their ability to choose who represents them …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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10/26/22
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Tuesday, Oct. 4, marked the end of the General Assembly’s work in the extra legislative session called by the governor.
After the House of Representatives put its stamp of approval on …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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10/12/22
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On Wednesday, Sept. 21, members of the Missouri Senate put their stamp of approval on legislation designed to meet the governor’s call for the extra legislative session.
The two bills passed …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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9/28/22
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