Category: Columns

The Missouri General Assembly is gearing up for this year’s legislative session, which officially begins at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 5. State senators and representatives

The end of the year offers us the opportunity to reflect on the events of the past 12 months and how they have affected our

With Christmas Day just around the corner, many families are busy preparing for the holiday. During this time, as we gather close to loved ones,

Since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic last year, there has been a number of cities and counties throughout our country that have made tough

Among the things that sets this country apart from others is allowing people to vote for their leaders. Ever since the pandemic started last year,

While the Missouri General Assembly normally conducts its work from January through May during the course of the regular legislative session, lawmakers did spend some

Every year that goes by, whether we realize it or not, Thanksgiving provides an increasingly rare opportunity. As we have become more mobile as a

For many, the Friday after Thanksgiving signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season. During this time of year, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements

This Thursday is Veterans Day, a day our nation sets aside each year to recognize and thank all those, living and dead, who have answered

Once again, we have reached the time of year when the days are about to get shorter. We have been in autumn for a month

For the past year and a half, our country has endured a pandemic. Unfortunately, when it looks like the worst is behind us, something stops

We have heard so many stories about local businesses having a hard time staying open, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and also because

For the last several years, a lot of people have been looking at ways to improve Missouri’s roads and bridges. At the forefront has been

Among the priorities already in place for the 2022 legislative session is the redrawing of the state’s congressional districts. Every 10 years, the federal government

Believe it or not, it is almost October. The days are quickly growing shorter, the air is getting cooler and our wonderful farmers are beginning

Each year, the Missouri General Assembly gets the opportunity to review those bills that were given the “thumbs down” from the governor. It is a

Every year, the Legislature has the opportunity to revisit any of the bills that were vetoed by the governor. It is a part of our

As I travel through the great northwest part of our state, I hear a familiar theme from employers. Throughout most of this year, they have

On Monday, Sept. 6, the United States will celebrate Labor Day, a holiday honoring the service of workers throughout history. It’s a time for many

Missouri recently celebrated its 200th birthday. America is still a young country, especially when compared to some nations. Younger still is the state we are

Those who know me know how passionate I am about our state’s infrastructure, and making sure it keeps up with the demand of the Show-Me

We have reached the month of August. For many parents and teachers, this means summer is winding down and school is about to start. Normally,

For nearly a year and a half, we have heard the term “the new normal” more times than we can count. The ongoing pandemic has

COVID-19 is still here. For nearly a year and a half, all of us have made sacrifices to one degree or another. We have chosen

The role of state government, in my opinion, is to provide for those in our state who cannot provide for themselves, such as the elderly,