The violence over the New Year holiday, which included the deaths of innocent people, was horrible. But I suspect it is going to become more commonplace. Violence is becoming an acceptable response …
A Final Farewell The decision to retire comes with a profound sense of clarity. Like a wave, a flood of memories, pride, and gratitude take me back to where it all began. St. Elizabeth, the …
Well, if you are KC Chiefs fan living in a rural or remote area with lousy cellphone and archaic internet service, you could not watch them play the Steelers Christmas Day. Lots of Netflix customers, …
Helping our Sheriffs’ Retirement This week I would like to talk to you about Senate Bill 188, another one of the bills I have pre-filed for this coming legislative session. This bill is …
Merry Christmas Christmas is my favorite time of year. Twinkling lights brighten our homes, the laughter of children eagerly awaiting Santa fills the air, and the comforting aroma of fresh-baked …
Happy New Year! You may be reading this just before the festive first day of the year, or a bit afterward because of the way the holiday fell on the calendar and the juggling of printing days for The …
The Honor of a Lifetime Later this month, I will return home, back to St. Elizabeth, after 16 years of rewarding service in Washington. Representing Missouri’s Third District has been the …
Merry Christmas, a bit early. Our next issue will be dated Dec. 26 but will be printed earlier in the week. As the Bible tells us in Luke 1:26-35: In the sixth month the angel …
The GOP Sweep is Already Delivering Last month, voters across the nation went to the polls to reject the increasingly radical Democratic Party and usher in an “America First” agenda. …
All I wanted was a small wall calendar. Think that was easy to find? Not so. Pretty much gone are the days that your bank, your propane company, your gas station, lots of businesses really, gave …
Counting Our Blessings The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to celebrate the blessings we have received this past year. I hope this holiday found you celebrating with those family and friends you …
As I sat around the dinner table this Thanksgiving, surrounded by the warmth of my family, I couldn’t help but reflect on the joy of this season. As we passed the dishes from one to another, …
Bill Pre-Filing for the 2025 Legislative Session Begins As the Missouri General Assembly gears up for the 2025 legislative session, House members are set to begin unveiling their legislative …
Election Proved Americans are Wise to Biden’s Overreaching Bureaucrats “I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.” President Ronald Reagan famously cited these as the …
There has been one case of avian flu in a human reported in Missouri. A patient who ended up in the hospital in August has been confirmed to have been infected with H5N1, the avian (bird) flu virus. …
Veterans Day Last week our nation celebrated Veterans Day. This is a time to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by the military veterans of our nation. It is a day dedicated to remembering …
From Small Coins to Big Change, Every Vote Counts Reflecting on last week’s election, I want to start by addressing a common sentiment that I’m sure you’ve heard before: …
Missouri Conducts Successful, Secure General Election While some other states have seen numerous issues plague their election process, Missouri once again conducted a successful and secure …
Ballot Results In the wake of the election I would like to break down the results of the various ballot measures Missouri voted on this week. Amendment 2, which legalizes sports betting …
Veteran’s Day As we celebrate Veterans Day, we are reminded of the profound gratitude we owe to those who have selflessly defended our nation. Monday was a day of reflection, pride, and …