Moving Early Childhood Education Initiative Forward With an eye always looking to ensure the best opportunities for our children, the House this week voted to advance a bill that will help …
The Missouri House made a significant move to combat sex and human trafficking and safeguard the rights of children and vulnerable individuals, by passing HBs 1706 and 1539. The bill received …
Missouri’s GOP held caucuses last Saturday and the Democrat Party is voting by mail later this month. I don’t know what the Libertarian and other “third” parties are …
You’ve likely heard the term swipe fees or interchange fees regarding the use of debit cards and credit cards. In short, interchange fees are small fees merchants pay to card companies or banks …
The Missouri House passed HB 2430 this week, aiming to address concerns about increasing assessed values of motor vehicles. The bill proposes adjustments to personal property assessment procedures, …
Many of us were among those who lost cell phone service one day last week when work on the AT&T national network went awry. It gave those of us affected a glimpse into what could happen to …
IP Reform Third Read I hope you enjoyed the holiday this week and that your families are well. The Senate made progress these past few days on my legislation as well as initiative petition (IP) …
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Congress could use a good soul-cleansing, which is why I’m thrilled to announce the 2024 …
The Missouri House Approved a Comprehensive Public Safety Bill (HB 1659) this week and sent it to the Senate for their consideration. This Bill is aimed at reducing crime in Missouri. Among its …
I read a lot of material written by folks who make me feel like “I’m not out of kindergarten yet.” One of those individuals is Thane Hutcherson Ury. He wrote this recently. …
On December 16, 2023 the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party was celebrated with a commemorative reenactment, fireworks, and shouts of “Huzzah!” The Boston Tea Party was an …
I certainly have nothing against guns, but what happened in Kansas City last week is unacceptable. Gunplay involving some juveniles killed a woman and injured dozens more, many of them kids. And …
I hope you have had a good week, celebrating the holiday as well as the Chief’s win. I know I am proud of our Kansas City Chiefs for bringing home the Lombardi Trophy. It was a great game with …
If you fail your basic responsibilities, lie to everyone, and actively put others in harms way, would you lose your job? For most Americans, the answer is, “yes.” Department of …
This week, the Missouri House third read and passed HB 2062 , a piece of legislation seeking to prohibit counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions from implementing eviction moratoriums …
It’s what I think of as trash season. Not that there is any more trash thrown out along our highways and byways than there is the rest of the year but rather it is more visible because of …
Standing With Our Allies We can accomplish great things when we work together. This week reminded me of that fact as I heard from our friends overseas and worked alongside my colleagues in the …
Our Chiefs made it back to the big game! I’m sure you were as excited as I was to watch the next milestone in what has become a true dynasty. Super Bowl commercials have become a spectacle of …
The Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell addressed a joint session of the members from the House and Senate this week as we gathered in the House chamber to receive the annual State of …
Most of us know about preparing for emergencies and do so. We’ve been dealing with some nasty winter weather off and on and have spring severe weather season looming. But are we prepared for …