April 25, 2024
In response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state, Governor Parson announced the availability of water for family farms at 28 Department of Conservation areas and five Department of Natural Resources state parks. Governor Parson also announced the creation of a lottery for farmers interested in haying, free of charge, on almost 900 acres of
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) today urged Senate Democrats to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice. “During his more than ten years serving on the D.C. Circuit Court, Brett Kavanaugh has shown his ability to respect, uphold, and interpret the Constitution fairly,” Hartzler said. “He has resisted the pressure of the
Parents often go to great lengths during the school year to be sure their children have the right equipment—pens, notebooks, clothing—to make it through the day. “Proper nutrition is also a key ingredient for school success because it fuels brain cells and gives your child the energy and nutrients he or she needs for optimal
New law will expand resources for small businesses to protect against cyberattacks President Trump yesterday signed into law a bipartisan bill backed by U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill that will help Missouri small businesses protect themselves against cyberattacks by expanding resources designed to help them safeguard their digital data. “Cybersecurity has become one of those issues
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Classes are beginning in schools across Missouri as I write this report. Just last week, I sat in on a breakfast meeting with the retired teachers of Hickory County. School start dates and 4-day weeks were the main topic of discussion. All of the teachers in attendance remembered when Missouri schools
In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent announcement that it will move its Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) out of Washington, D.C., local U.S. Representatives Vicky Hartzler, Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves are urging USDA to consider Kansas City as a landing spot for possibly
On August 15, 2018, Missouri Farm Bureau’s Political Action Committee endorsed Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler for re-election in Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District. Trustees of the Missouri Farm Bureau West Central Regional Endorsement Committee interviewed Hartzler in Sedalia and voted unanimously to endorse her re-election bid. Hartzler is serving her fourth term in Congress and is a
On August 15, 2018, Missouri Farm Bureau’s Political Action Committee endorsed State Senator Sandy Crawford for re-election in the 28th Senatorial District. Trustees of the Missouri Farm Bureau West Central Regional Endorsement Committee representing the 28th District interviewed Crawford and her general election opponent Joe Poor in Sedalia. After hearing statements from each candidate and
How to make the most of your doctor’s visits Dear Savvy Senior, I manage a large health clinic that treats thousands of seniors each year, and we’ve have found that patients that come prepared when they visit our doctors are much more satisfied with the care they receive. Can you write a column educating patients
Robert Hemmelgarn Foresters with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in conjunction with the Missouri and U.S. departments of agriculture, have confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in 11 new counties across Missouri. New detections have been confirmed in Adair, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Cole, Greene, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Pike, Polk and Warren counties.
