April 26, 2024
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians After six years of legislative work to reform Missouri’s Prevailing Wage Law, Governor Mike Parson signed a Reform Bill into law last Friday. Several of us were asked to join him for the bill signing, and I spoke briefly how he and I had filed identical Senate and House bills to
If you’re an American woman today, chances are your busy lifestyle is preventing you from seeking out the regular check-ups and screenings so important to maintaining your health. And that’s true regardless of your economic status or whether you live in a rural, urban or suburban area. So reports a recent HealthiHer survey showing that
To help with livestock feed and forage shortages, Missouri landowners can apply to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to cut hay on up to 50 percent of the grass areas within their wetland easements located in drought-designated counties. Eligible counties are those with drought conditions rated severe (D2) or extreme (D3) in the
Governor Mike Parson, on Tuesday, July 17, announced the launch of the Missouri Leadership Academy to develop emerging leaders from across the State of Missouri’s 16 executive departments. The State of Missouri has never before had such a leadership development program. “Leadership is critical for any organization to succeed. For far too long, we have
When you go on vacation, does your pet go along for the ride? It’s fairly common that your dog, cat or iguana may not tolerate cross-country road trips or long flights. In general, your pet may also have dietary or environmental needs that are not conducive to traveling. If your pet can’t come along for
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, the top-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the latest product of her wide-ranging investigation into opioid manufacturers and distributors. “Fueling an Epidemic: A Flood of 1.6 Billion Doses of Opioids into Missouri and the Need for Stronger DEA Enforcement” describes how the “Big Three” pharmaceutical distribution
Governor Mike Parson visited Springfield, MO on Thursday to sign an income tax cut bill that will allow Missouri families to keep more of their paychecks. This new tax cut will boost Missouri’s economy with reforms to both the individual income tax and the state’s business tax. The signing took place at Hartman & Company’s
Governor Mike Parson states, “We applaud the Court’s expedient decision to dismiss the plaintiffs’ case regarding the Governor’s appointment authority. This affirms our position as well as the position of previous Governors from both parties. We look forward to continuing our work with Lieutenant Governor Kehoe and also commend the work of Attorney General Josh
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I am happy to report that Governor Parson signed legislation last Friday that will allow all Missouri counties the ability to collect fees to enhance 911 services. It will be up to each county commission to submit to the voters of the county a proposal to authorize the commission to enact
Getting your house in order can be a struggle, especially as we age. Sorting through decades of belongings is often emotional and stressful, as questions and decisions pile up: Is this jewelry valuable? What should I do with all these tools I no longer use? Will this china set have sentimental value to my children?
