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.…
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Geared Towards Careers: Technical Education at Nichols
Nichols Career Center continues to expand their career opportunity programs. For years, there has been an unwelcome stigma that career and technical education (CTE) schools, once referred to as vo-tech…
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.…
Seeking Shelter: Rising Homelessness in Jefferson City
A rise in local homelessness sparks community concern and a call to action. Tornado sirens sound during a raging storm and people living on the streets have no protection when…
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…
Bridging the Gap: Increasing Childcare Access in Jefferson City
Cole County uses a collaborative approach to help address the challenges of childcare access. The challenges of childcare access are not exclusive to Jefferson City. Childcare access is a nationwide…
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…
The Local Food Desert: Inadequate Food Access in Jefferson City
Recognizing inadequate access to fresh food. It’s an all too familiar scenario, staring at the refrigerator wondering what to put together for dinner. There’s hope for a revelation from the…
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,…
In Short Supply: Housing and Workforce Shortages in Jefferson City
Shedding light on Jefferson City’s housing and workforce shortages. As Jefferson City looks to the future as a community, it’s imperative that residents recognize the importance of housing. The availability…