MO Talk: Political Drive for 2025
Sen. Mike Bernskoetter shares his plans for the new year. The holiday season is upon us, and the legislative session is close behind. In 2025, I plan on working on…
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Minimum Wage: A Look at the Minimum Wage in Missouri
Minimum wage: Sen. Bernskoetter discusses how the free market could be better for workers. Travel across Missouri and you will see signs of an economy that is growing and expanding.…
Common Good through Compromise: Working Across Party Lines
Highlighting the good that can be achieved by working across party lines. The news is dominated by stories of Republicans and Democrats fighting in Washington and in our state capitol.…
Family Above All: The Importance of Family in Legislative Decisions
Sen. Bernskoetter expresses why family is the key motivator behind his legislative decisions. My desire to fight for the future of my children and grandchildren motivates my work and gives…
Are Family Farms Vanishing?: The Decline of Small Farms in Mid-Missouri
Missouri’s small farms face steep decline amidst economic challenges and a changing agricultural landscape. Farming is in my blood. It’s a part of my life so far back that I…
Sitting on Capitol Hill: How Bills Become Laws
The tedious process of passing bills into law. January is probably the most exciting time of the year for the legislature. A new year brings new opportunities. Committees begin meeting,…
America 250 Preparation
Missouri prepares for the signing of the Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial. While it’s great to have a party just for the sake of fun, usually parties are held in celebration…
Excitement for the Future
Big plans scheduled for the capital city. There are many people in our community who I think qualify as Ones to Watch recipients. Numerous people in Jefferson City are working…
Honoring Their Service
Sen. Bernskoetter’s favorite part about serving in the Capitol. I often get asked to name my favorite part of serving in the Missouri Legislature. There are a lot of great…
Adoptions in the state of Missouri
Raising children is a great undertaking, one that requires patience, wisdom, and sacrifice. However, being a parent is one of the most rewarding and important things a person can do.…