There is never a minute to spare. As you go from one stage of life to another, like at graduation, you don’t want to forget anything. Or overlook friends and relatives as you pass …
Our Legislature passed a $52.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, completing negotiations ahead of the constitutional deadline. The final plan reflects a compromise between the House …
Last week we celebrated National Small Business Week, and I can’t think of a better time to reiterate our commitment to the entrepreneurs who fuel our economy and embody the American Dream. …
With only one week left in session, the Capitol has become a whirlwind of action. Amidst the chaos, I’d like to focus in on a single bill that I believe is so important in the fight …
What is the hardest sin to overcome? That depends on who you ask, right? As I get older, the one thing that trips me up more often than anything else is judgment. Yep, the set of standards that I …
With less than a week and a half left in the legislative session, lawmakers in the Missouri House and Senate are working to finalize the state’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The Senate …
In just his first 100 days, President Trump has already delivered on key promises, and we’re seeing a renewed sense of strength, pride and possibility in our great nation. With President …
The state budget was a priority last week as the Senate must work through the various budget bills so there is still time to work together with the House of Representatives to work out any changes …
I’m excited to be sharing my thoughts and life stories with you in The Tipton Times. Let me start this adventure by telling you a bit about myself. I was born and raised in …
If you ever go out to the Jones farm, you’ll see some of the finest corner posts in Moniteau County. While the rest of the fence may need a little work, those old hedge posts have stood the …
With just three weeks remaining in the 2025 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly is making steady progress on impactful legislation. Last week, more bills crossed the …
Every week, I’m reminded why I came to Washington: to fight for law-abiding citizens and to protect our communities from threats, foreign and domestic. Unfortunately, not everyone in …
Last week the Missouri Senate continued its work on fixing provisions in Proposition A that were drafted and put in place without much thought to the practical effect the changes would have on the …
No place consumes more than the U.S.A. The American consumer runs through food and perishables so fast that we worship the big club stores. You can buy in bulk there. …
Last Tuesday was tax day. The April 15 deadline comes around each year as a due date for federal individual income tax returns and tax payments. It can be a tough season for all Americans, especially …
I recently saw “The King of Kings” with my grandsons. In this movie, a father and son visited Bible times through their imagination as the father told stories about Jesus. In one …
The Missouri House passed HB 37 with strong bipartisan support to honor veterans, public servants and local leaders by naming more than two dozen roads, highways and bridges across the …
In a small-town firehouse, a paramedic completes training that helps save a life. On a family farm in mid-Missouri, a grower taps into expert advice to improve yields and connect to new markets. In a …
The dust may have cleared somewhat from the 2024 presidential election. The man in the Oval Office has a new scar. Nearly a lifetime has passed since a president was shot on live …
Last week the Missouri House passed HB 507, a comprehensive bill aimed at improving transparency in our election process, increasing protections for election officials and clarifying …