March 4 marks 11 years since we lost our son, Alex – 11 years since the day everything changed. He was 18 – sharp, kind, funny. Playing No. 1 doubles on the tennis team. Working at …
I am not Catholic, but I attend the Catholic church quite often. I admire the reverence, the traditions and the spirit of Mass. Feb. 18 was Ash Wednesday, a holy day of fasting and the beginning of …
In February, I welcomed a few hundred electric cooperative friends to Jefferson City for our 2026 State Legislative Conference. They came from every corner of the state with one shared purpose – to …
The Missouri House approved HCS HB 2014, Missouri’s supplemental budget bill, providing additional funding to state agencies and programs for the remainder of the current fiscal year. …
Last week was incredibly busy here in Washington, but it was also deeply meaningful and productive. From reintroducing critical legislation to welcoming Chloe Cole as my guest for the State of the …
President Trump’s State of the Union wasn’t complicated. It was clear, confident and rooted in results. The message was simple: America is back.And the state of our Union is strong.Strength …
Some families try something once and decide that’s probably enough. Growing up, we may have been one of those families. At least at first ... When my brother Joe was in high …
Most of the time my daughters call me “Mom.” However, if I have done something to aggravate them, I quickly become “Mother!” Whichever name they use depicts the tone of the conversation, and …
The House acted this week on a topic which has been discussed for many years. Much talk has occurred about the presence of video lottery terminals or “gray” machines in convenience stores, …
It was an honor to attend the 2026 Missouri River Navigators meeting this past Thursday in Jefferson City. I had the opportunity to receive updates and discuss key issues with the U.S. Army Corps of …
My wife, Beth, and I once took a group trip to Hawaii back when I was still an on-air radio broadcaster. Over the course of the tour, we hopped between islands and found ourselves immersed in …
When President Trump was first elected, he promised to free America’s energy sector from decades of restrictive regulations. This week, that promise took a major step forward as Environmental …
With six weeks of the legislative session completed, we have passed more than a dozen bills out of the chamber while completing hearings on hundreds of measures. I will summarize several of …
Valentine’s Day is usually about showing love and appreciation for the people who matter most. This year, it would be pretty sweet if Democrats showed just a little more love for the American …
Last week the Senate perfected and passed several bills to be sent over to the Missouri House of Representatives. In particular, Senate Bill 994, presented by one of my colleagues, helps …
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a busy calendar. I am constantly in a rush and going from one thing to the next. My mother used to tell me I needed to learn to rest, and that if I …
Sports gambling became legal in Missouri on Dec. 1 last year. Now, the first month’s revenue is being reported: $540 million. Perhaps half a billion means nothing to …
The young lad sat up straight on the edge of the sink, holding his chin a little higher than normal. Out of the corner of his eye, he could see his face covered in white, feel the warmth of the …
Dear editor, During two recent ceremonies at Tipton High School, Veterans Day and POW-MIA Community Designation, attended by the study body, staff of Tipton High School, community members …
Our House last week passed HBs 1667 and 2294, legislation that would establish the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, requiring that a child born alive during or after an …