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Family Above All: The Importance of Family in Legislative Decisions

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024
story byMike Bernskoetter

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…

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Are Family Farms Vanishing?: The Decline of Small Farms in Mid-Missouri

Posted on February 29, 2024February 28, 2024
story byMike Bernskoetter

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…

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Sitting on Capitol Hill: How Bills Become Laws

Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024
story byMike Bernskoetter

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,…

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America 250 Preparation

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Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023
story byMike Bernskoetter

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…

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Excitement for the Future

photography byPhotography Courtesy of Gov. Michael L. Parson’s Office
Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
story byMike Bernskoetter

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…

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Honoring Their Service

photography byPhotography By Harrison Sweazea
Posted on July 2, 2023July 2, 2023
story byMike Bernskoetter

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…

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Adoptions in the state of Missouri

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023
story byMike Bernskoetter

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.…

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The Future of Farming

Posted on January 3, 2023January 2, 2023
story byMike Bernskoetter

Agriculture remains one of the leading industries in Missouri. Farming can seem like a quaint profession, invoking the images of leather-tanned farmers working their fields with a plow and mule…

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Winter Weather Warriors

Posted on November 18, 2022November 16, 2022
story byMike Bernskoetter

Highlighting the efforts to protect our city each winter. It’s hard to believe that winter is almost upon us again. This time of year brings us the joy of the…

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A Responsibility to Help

Posted on September 9, 2022September 8, 2022
story byMike Bernskoetter

Creating positive change through the Missouri legislature. As a legislator, I believe the government should focus on three things: roads, schools, and public safety. However, the reality is that we…

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