Task Force resumes look at Missouri’s response to substance abuse The Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Task Force in Missouri has resumed its efforts to address the state's …

Show-Me the supply chain, securing Missouri's supply chain future I bet you don’t consider where your favorite companies or brands source their products from.   Many of our favorite …

“It was on Facebook.” If you have an upcoming event you want the public to participate in, let news organizations in the area know directly. We don’t check hundreds of …

Father’s Day and Family Bonds Many of us recently celebrated Father’s Day. Whether it was by sharing a meal, having a barbecue, or spending a day on the lake, it was undoubtedly a …

Under our feet is one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Nearly every home and business are wired together by wires that allow mostly unfettered communication with each other: telephone …

Finances, Freedom, and Mainstreet Missouri During the Cold War, most Americans would be alarmed if they discovered their everyday purchases and government-backed retirement funds were financing …

I check out the list of August primary election candidates. I’m pretty happy with the choices we have for county officials. I’m pretty unhappy with the choices for state and federal …

Memorial Day Memorial Day is a time when we as a people join together to remember and celebrate the sacrifice of those who have paid the ultimate price to protect our freedoms and allow this …

Fairness, Integrity, and Freedom Whether you're watching baseball with your family, a sunset at the lake, or looking forward to the fireworks on the Fourth of July, we’re reminded of the …

Not one of my favorite people, but Dr. Deborah Birx, who served on the White House covid response team in 2020, says the U.S. is making the same mistakes with avian flu (aka “Bird flu”) …

Securing Our Borders Just last week, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed it isn’t the president’s job to secure our Southern Border. If you’re like me, you …

I can guarantee you that the Aug. 6 and the Nov. 5 elections will be free and fair in Miller County. That’s because unlike some people, I’ve actually seen the counting process, known when …

Our Fallen Heroes This weekend, you may have headed to the lake, fired up the grill, or may have just taken a much-needed moment to relax. But Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend. …

Well, the legislature got organized enough to pass the state budget by the deadline last Friday. But the more than $50 billion spending plan did not have the debate it should have. Again I say, …

Sealing the Deal on the Budget The end of session is upon us. At this time of session, it becomes an absolute priority the budget is completed. Otherwise, it can cost taxpayers substantially for …

Police Week Throughout our nation, more than 800,000 sworn in police officers have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our communities. These men and women serve with dedication and valor, …

The General Assembly officially adjourned Friday, May 17, which concluded the portion of the legislative session when bills can be passed. The governor will now have the opportunity to act on the …

Public Service Recognition Week Each year, Public Service Recognition Week honors the contributions of public servants at the local, state, and federal level tracing back to 1985. As we embark …

The Missouri Legislature is a mess. It finally managed to pass next year’s budget by the deadline on Friday, established by law in 1988. But, a bunch of legislators complained there was little …

Entering into the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session, our Missouri General Assembly has continued to push forward in an effort to pass several vital pieces of legislation. Several such bills …