February 7, 2026
Senator: This is a matter of life and death U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, the top-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called for answers on why so many rural hospitals are closing across the country and what the federal government can do to support rural hospitals to prevent more closures. Over two
Q: With the spring storm season underway, many people may be considering installing a storm shelter or safe room. What are factors people should consider in selecting one? “All of Missouri is considered a high-risk area for violent weather that warrants a shelter as the preferred method of protection,” said Schultheis. In selecting a shelter,
Nativars, superhero plants that possess the virtues of native plants but in a more attractive package, make good choices for landscaped areas. Use nativars as part of your gardening “green movement,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Native plants earn gardeners’ accolades because they grow naturally in the local environment. They have stood
Legislation from U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt to return the historic 1920s Delta Queen riverboat to Missouri sailed through the Senate today by a vote of 85-12. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for approval. “We’re full steam ahead to get the Delta Queen back home to the St. Louis
A continuing need for agricultural assistance in neighboring states struck by wildfires prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation, at the request of Gov. Eric Greitens and in consultation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, to extend the availability of special oversize load permits. In addition, MoDOT is temporarily suspending the need for trip and fuel
The Spring edition of the Covey Headquarters Newsletter is now available. Click on the following link to view it – https://mdc.mo.gov/wildlife/attracting-wildlife/covey-headquarters-newsletter In this issue: • Managing woody cover • New permit card • Food plot seeding rates • Thistle identification and much more
My Fellow Missourians: Four Town Hall Listening Post meetings in District 125 this week has been challenging and very beneficial. About a month ago, a Hickory County constituent phoned about issues of concern to her. Due to the length of time in addressing them over the phone, I suggested we should have a meeting, and
HARTZLER MEETS WITH LOCAL FFA LEADERS TO MARK NATIONAL AG DAY — Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) on Tuesday met with Missouri FFA student leaders in her Washington, D.C. office to mark the 44th anniversary of National Ag Day and discuss agriculture policy issues facing the country. “Today I had the pleasure of meeting future leaders
On Tuesday, we celebrated National Agriculture Day. A number of groups came to Washington this week to discuss the immense benefits of American agriculture and the issues facing the industry. The Future of Agriculture in Missouri I was visited on #NationalAgDay by Missouri FFA State Vice President Katie Imhoff, a California area native and Northwest
U.S. Senator McCaskill, the top-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined Republican Senators Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Dean Heller of Nevada to introduce a bill to prohibit bonuses to federal employees who have engaged in serious misconduct. “This should be a cut-and-dried issue,” said McCaskill, former Missouri State Auditor. “If
