Opinion
Greetings Friends of the 8th district! I want to remind everyone that our schools are back in session, so please take extra precautions to make sure that our kids are safe at the bus stops along the roads. I hope all of our teachers and school personnel had a smooth start to your school year. I'm...
It is Critical to Support Career and Technical Education Programs
In much of rural Missouri and especially in our corner of the state, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are critical to our communities and invaluable to many of our young students. These programs offer students the...
Dear Reader,
Two members of the Missouri General Assembly appeared before the Commission last Wednesday at its meeting in Jefferson City to plead on behalf of their constituents for improvements to bridges within their district. Hurray for them. The Commission can speak publicly about Missouri’s...
During the 2015 legislative session the Missouri House gave unanimous, bipartisan approval to legislation that establishes the Human Trafficking Task Force in an effort to combat what is a rapidly-growing criminal industry. Just a few days ago the membership of the task force was appointed by...
Each summer, hundreds of thousands of Missourians from across the state make the trip to Sedalia to enjoy the attractions of the Missouri State Fair. With top musical acts, great food, exciting rides and more, the state fair always promises to be fun for the whole family.
Now in its 113th year, the...
Greetings Friends! I hope you have been enjoying summer.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
As the summer begins to wind down, parents inevitably turn to preparations to send their children back to school. A big part of that process is purchasing the supplies and clothes their kids will need as they...
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit our beautiful Capitol in Jefferson City, you probably noticed a statue adorning the very top of the dome. The bronze statue is that of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and vegetation — a very fitting choice since agriculture has long been, and...
