We’re now on Day 17of the Schumer Shutdown – 17 days of federal workers missing paychecks, families feeling the pressure and Washington Democrats refusing to do their most basic job: …
Like many people in this state, I am watching what is going on in Washington with frustration. I hope this government shutdown can be resolved soon, allowing Congress to once again attend to the …
So far, the football is bad. Bad all around. Remember, if it’s not enjoyable, you don’t have to watch it. The quality of football is not getting better at any level: more …
Service sure is not what it used to be. Perhaps I should say, “good service!” When you get good service, enjoy it because it sure seems to me the standards of service are in decline. …
I don’t want to be the person who throws another grenade into your Lexapro fog. We all have plenty on our plate and the government decided it didn’t need to protect the populace for …
Fall in Missouri means a lot of things – cool mornings, combines rolling through fields and leaves changing colors. It also means football, and on Saturdays you’ll find me at Faurot Field …
This past week I had the honor of presenting awards at the Missouri Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo event here in Jefferson City. Being there was a great reminder of the strength of …
We welcomed the first day of fall with a beautifully warm day and were blessed with some much-needed rain. Reminds me of Matthew 5:45 which states that God sends his sun to rise on the good and the …
We may never forget the walleye fishing tournament scandal in 2022, when competitors slipped lead weights into the fish to secure a victory. It was the first time anglers got caught worse than …
My granddaughter, Addie Grace, is a sophomore at Mizzou. Once a month or so, the family travels to Columbia for a visit. Addie gets to pick where she wants to shop and where she wants to eat. She …
With Halloween just around the corner, Democrats have chosen a fitting theme for October: horror. Instead of working with Republicans to keep the government open, they are haunting our …
Ford is recalling nearly two million vehicles between model years 2015 and 2019. You can blame the backup camera for this one. Ford also agreed to pay hundred of millions of dollars to the …
In Mark 5 there is a story about a woman who had an incurable bleeding condition for 12 years. Her condition would have not only made her an outcast, but under Jewish law she would have been …
Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream – a place to raise a family, build equity and put down roots. Yet for too many hardworking Missourians, that dream is slipping …
Like all Americans, I was horrified to see the shooting and killing of Charlie Kirk. This event, coming on the heels of the assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband and the …
Dear Editor, I was very impressed with the Tipton Wine Walk. There seemed to be a great crowd and everyone seemed to be enjoying it. However, I was very disappointed with the article in the …
The word "university" sounds a lot like the word "universe." Children are educated near home, because of convenience and culture. Then, young adults with an affinity for further …
As your Congressman from Missouri's Fourth District, I've always believed that a strong national defense is the foundation of American freedom. That's why I proudly cast my vote in favor of H.R. …
Cash is king, and because of it, we have rent-a-mobs. These are groups of people paid to stand in front of buildings or on street corners with signs, protesting any side of any issue. Such …
Folks, I serve on the House Appropriations Committee and four of its subcommittees and our job is pretty simple: make sure your tax dollars are used wisely and that government is funded the …