May 22

Campaign 2016: Gubernatorial Candidates Eric Morrison (D) and John Brunner (R)

by Mike Ferguson

May 22, 2016

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Anyone who follows the news in our state is aware that Republicans have a four-way race for their nomination in the race for Governor. Even Democrats might be surprised to hear that they have more than one choice in that race on Primary Election day. While Attorney General …

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May 20

Legal Resources for Low Income Missourians and for Crime Victims

by Mike Ferguson

May 20, 2016

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Many low income Missourians think they have no help available when they face financial challenges that lead to other problems. The eviction process is one example. In some situations, the help of a lawyer can be the difference between being allowed to stay in a home and having …

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May 08

Campaign Conversaions 2016: Cori Bush for US Senate and Catherine Hanaway for Governor

by Mike Ferguson

May 8, 2016

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – August 2nd is another important day for Missouri, at least in terms of politics. That’s the Primary Election day for statewide offices (and many others). This week, self-described “Sanders Democrat” Cori Bush explains why she’s running for the US Senate in a race where she’s considered a long-shot …

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May 08

Conservation and Environmental Concerns in Missouri

by Mike Ferguson

May 8, 2016

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Not all conversations about conservation and the environment are political but politics certainly affects those discussions. This week, David Stokes from the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance and Heather Navarro from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment each address various debates and concerns affecting the environment in Missouri. Stokes addresses …

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Apr 24

The Politics of Unions and Business in Missouri

by Mike Ferguson

April 24, 2016

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Want to start an argument among Missouri politicos? Just bring up unions, business issues and politics. That should get a pointed conversation started. Many of the same debates of 105 are back and in full force in 2016: “paycheck protection” – or, if you oppose the bill, “paycheck …

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Apr 17

Medical Marijuana In Missouri: Should The Law Change?

by Mike Ferguson

April 17, 2016

by Mike Ferguson   (St. Charles, MO) – The debate isn’t new but it has changed over the last few years. Should Missouri become the next state to decriminalize the possession, distribution and use of marijuana, at least to some degree? New Approach Missouri is among the advocates pushing for some changes in the law …

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