It’s the start of a new year and a new legislative session. On Jan. 6, the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly began with the swearing-in of recently elected senators.
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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1/13/21
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Twelve months ago, I wrote a short column about Christmas and the spirit of giving in a troublesome year.
It seems that message is as relevant as ever.
In 2019, our community faced damaging …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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12/23/20
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We’re getting to that point in the year when gifts are being bought, wrapped in festive paper and bows and placed under the Christmas tree.
If you were anything like me as a child, this was …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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12/16/20
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On Dec. 2, the Missouri Senate passed a $1.27 billion supplemental budget as part of a second extra session called by the governor to further coronavirus relief efforts in our state.
The …
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By State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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12/9/20
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On Dec. 2, the Missouri Senate passed a $1.27 billion supplemental budget as part of a second extra session called by the governor to further coronavirus relief efforts in our state.
The …
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By State sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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12/9/20
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Shortly before the November general election, the governor announced that he was calling state lawmakers back to Jefferson City to pass a supplemental budget to help the state in its continued fight …
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BY State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter Missouri’s 6th District
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11/18/20
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Missouri hospitals warned “the wolf is at the door” in a letter to Gov. Mike Parson pleading for him to issue a statewide mask order to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Over the past two …
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By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent
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11/18/20
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With everything going on in today’s busy world, it’s never a bad idea to unplug and relax for a bit.
As the leaves begin to change and the days get a little cooler, our state’s natural …
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BY State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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11/4/20
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The old saying goes, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” I’d like to add “and probably a firefighter too.”
According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2019, a fire …
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BY State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter Missouri’s 6th District
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10/7/20
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Dear Editor:
As the general election looms close a lot of people are hoping that their favorite candidates will win. Some will vote a split ticket and others will vote along rigid party lines. …
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John W. Starke Westphalia
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10/7/20
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To the Editor:
Last Tuesday night, on national TV, Donald Trump exposed himself. If that statement of character revelation happens to also suggest an obscene display the crossover is not uncalled …
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Gasconade County Democrats Club gasconadedems.org
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10/7/20
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I’m a firm believer in America as a land of opportunity. I’m also a firm believer in the opportunities the land provides us.
Here in Missouri, agriculture contributes an estimated $88 billion …
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BY State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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9/30/20
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The Missouri General Assembly hit two birds with one stone this past week, as lawmakers completed the annual veto session and wrapped up work on an extra session called by the governor.
The annual …
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BY State sen. Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri’s 6th District
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9/23/20
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Missouri has a proud agricultural history that has helped shape our state into what it is today.
Agriculture is our state’s No. 1 industry, contributing more than $85 billion annually to our …
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BY State sen. Mike Bernskoetter Missouri’s 6th District
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7/1/20
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After months of restrictions, Missouri is finally open for business once again. The last few months have brought nationwide unemployment to Great Depression-era levels which has obviously hurt our …
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BY State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter
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6/24/20
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