Mar 11

Making Missouri A Leader in Medical Research. Also, Getting Down to Business in Education Reform

by Mike Ferguson

March 11, 2018

  by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – You probably know someone who’s been hit by the flu bug this year. The epidemic spread through most of the country over the past few months. For most people, it’s just a matter of waiting it out and letting the sickness run its course. For others, the …

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Mar 01

State Policy Update and The Debate Over Utility Rates

by Mike Ferguson

March 1, 2018

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Arguably the biggest task of the State Legislature is to decide how to spend our money. This week, State Rep. Kurt Bahr (R) updates us on the wonky process of creating a state budget and discusses what it means to everyone. He also talks about some of the …

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Feb 19

Health Care Policy: Politics and Services for the Disabled in Missouri

by Mike Ferguson

February 19, 2018

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – From Washington to Jefferson City, the debate seems to no longer be should government direct health care but how should government policy direct health care? This week, Americans for Prosperity’s Missouri State Director, Jeremy Cady updates up on his organization’s work as lawmakers deal with health care and …

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Feb 19

Legislative Update with Reps. Gina Mitten (D) and Phil Christofanelli (R)

by Mike Ferguson

February 19, 2018

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Despite one party’s control over both chambers of the State Legislature and the Governor’s Office, the 2018 General Assembly has been contentious. This week, State Representatives Gina Mitten (D) and Phil Christofanelli (R) provide their views on the work that’s getting done – and not getting done. On …

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Feb 19

Adoption & Foster Care and Behavioral Health in Missouri

by Mike Ferguson

February 19, 2018

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Thousands of young people are in Missouri’s foster care system. Many need caring foster parents. Some need “forever families”. This week, Summer Renne from the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition updates us on the realities and myths of kids in foster care. She also explains how you can …

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Jan 30

#MOLeg 2018: What Will Actually Get Done This Year at the Capitol?

by Mike Ferguson

January 30, 2018

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Almost within minutes of Governor Eric Greitens’ State of the State Address, headlines in Missouri were not about his policy objectives for the state. The headlines were about accusations of an extramarital affair that happened shortly before he was elected. The Governor has admitted to having an affair …

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