Apr 25

Focus On Missouri’s Seniors: Politics and Health

by Mike Ferguson

April 25, 2014

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Issues impacting seniors citizens impact all of Missouri. That’s the word from advocated who appeared on this week’s “Missouri Viewpoints”. At the Capitol, Missouri lawmakers hear from countless interest groups throughout the year. Some are high profile and some don’t get many headlines. Don’t mistake a lack of …

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Apr 18

Economic Freedom or Exploitation of Missouri’s Poor? The Payday Loan Debate.

by Mike Ferguson

April 18, 2014

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Short term loans. Payday loans. Predatory lending. What they are depends on how you view the unsecured, generally small-dollar loan businesses that number near 1,000 in the Show Me State. For some Missourians, payday loans are the only resource to get cash when the money runs out and …

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Apr 11

Immigration: Ideas For Reform and the Impact on Missouri

by Mike Ferguson

April 11, 2014

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – What happens at America’s borders affects Missouri. The policy decisions about immigration made in Washington, DC also impact Missouri. That’s the word from the Missourian who used to be in charge of enforcing America’s immigration laws. Former INS Commissioner Gene McNary doesn’t just want reforms made on the …

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Apr 04

Travel At Home in Missouri This Year

by Mike Ferguson

April 4, 2014

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Old Man Winter has, hopefully, left town and Spring has sprung in Missouri. While we shake off a few more cold mornings, we can look forward to summer. Believe it or not, the school year ends in about two months and that’s got many families considering options for …

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Mar 28

Missouri’s Military: Preparing For Local Needs and Preserving the Past

by Mike Ferguson

March 28, 2014

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – The first severe storms of 2014 hit parts of Missouri on Thursday, providing a reminder of the preparations in place for disasters. The recent storms were – thankfully – not as large or damaging as the ones that hit Joplin, St. Louis and Sedalia in recent years. Local …

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Mar 21

The Missouri Media’s Take: Assessing The Legislature At Halftime

by Mike Ferguson

March 21, 2014

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Missouri’s lawmakers took this past week off in their annual Spring Break. While there has certainly been some politicking happening, the break gives them, other elected officials and the media that covers the Capitol a breather. It also serves as the unofficial halftime of the Legislative Session. As …

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