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McCaskill statement on the State of the Union address

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill today released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address: “After a year of exhausting political divisions, I hope the President is serious when he says that he wants to begin bridging these divides. I’ve always said that I will work with the President when it’s right

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Governor Greitens announces support for “Champ’s Law”

Statement from Governor Eric Greitens: “Today, after some meetings in Kansas City, I stopped by for a workout with some Kansas City police officers. We were joined by guys from the Cass County Sheriff’s office—and Champ, one of the K-9s who works with them. He’s a German Shepherd who has been with the Cass County

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Open for business, finally: the U.S. Government

Dear Friends, Thanks so much for taking the time to read my enewsletter. It’s a pleasure to provide you this update on what’s happening in Washington and neighborhoods near you As you know, late last week the federal government was temporarily shut down as the Senate failed to pass a spending bill before the Jan.

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians With the General Assembly now in session, Friday is my in-district work day.  It actually started very early in the morning because of icy road conditions.  I took my wife, Marla, to her workplace in Warsaw.  While driving, it was obvious that the MoDOT road crews had been out salting the

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Hartzler votes to protect babies who survive abortion

On Thursday, Jan. 19, I supported a continuing resolution to fund the government through Feb. 19. This measure funds the government, reauthorizes the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), suspends several damaging Obamacare taxes, and funds our troops. Friday night, Senate Democrats proved that they are willing to hold the government hostage over illegal immigration and

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Greitens State of the State continued

Early next week, my team and I will lay out a detailed, thoughtful, and thorough plan to cut taxes on the hardest-working families in our state. It is the boldest state tax reform in America. And with your help, we will lower taxes for working families and make it easier for businesses to come to

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Ashcroft announces 2017-2018 “Blue Book”

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft today announced that the 2017-2018 Official Manual of the State of Missouri, commonly known as the “Blue Book”, is available at www.sos.mo.gov/bluebook. The manual, which is published by the Secretary of State’s Office every two years, is a wealth of information on Missouri government. It includes the latest contact information

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Savvy Senior®

Exercises that help ease arthritis pain and stiffness Dear Savvy Senior, What exercises are best suited for seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my neck, back, hip and knee and have read that exercises can help ease the pain and stiffness, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to aggravate

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Governor Eric Greitens 2018 State of the State

Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Parson; Speaker Richardson and the members of the Missouri House; President Pro Tem Richard and members of the Missouri Senate; Chief Justice Fischer and judges of the Supreme Court; State officials; Members of the Cabinet; Our First Lady, and my wife, Sheena Greitens. We have many honored guests here tonight. One

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Rep. Warren Love urges constituents to complete legislative survey

State Rep. Warren Love is urging his constituents to make their voices heard by completing his 2018 legislative survey. Love said his District 125 Online Survey is now available online at the Missouri House of Representatives website and his personal webpage. “This is a great way for the folks in my district to give their

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