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Greetings, 155th District!
It was a slower week at the Capitol than is typical for this point in session, largely because we are still waiting on the Senate to do its part and move more House legislation forward. That slowdown is especially frustrating given that several of our priority...
Even at the end of life, there can be a lot of living to do. Hospice volunteers help patients and families create meaningful moments and lasting memories. Right here in our community, 14 trained volunteers work with Compassus hospice patients and families, giving selflessly to help people live as...
Last week, I let the waters I normally fish recede, and fished some farm ponds. And though they were all full, the bass didn't seem to mind. If you want to catch a good-sized bass from a pond or small lake in the present situations, use big spinner bait, something with a 2- or 3-inch blade, a...
THUMBS UP to Coach Lee and the WS Football team a thumbs up for helping the So. Ozarks Community Orchestra move equipment from the Star Theater to the Ferguson. They were great! Go Bears!
THUMBS UP to all the local high schools that took advantage of the beautiful venues in Willow Springs...
Dear Constituents,
As we draw near the end of session, we in the House of Representatives are beginning to hear several bills sent over by the Senate. Understandably, the one of most interest to many is HJR 173/174 - the Income Tax Elimination legislation.
In my last Capitol Report, I...
Greetings from the Capitol District 155!
The legislative session is picking up pace, with just four weeks remaining. My colleagues and I are working diligently to advance meaningful legislation for our district and all Missourians.
Last week, HB 1638 was heard in committee, and this...
THUMBS UP to Dallas Phelps and Greg's Body Shop for filling holes in front of the goals on the MVSA Soccer Fields. No one asked them to do it: they saw a need and did it. Thank you!
THUMBS UP to the Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra!
THUMBS DOWN to the decision to reduce staff in...
Dear editor,
I purchased a Stihl chainsaw from Hirsch in West Plains three months ago. An issue arose with the saw and I called Hirsch; was directed to talk to Garrett. Got a hold of Garrett and explained the issue. He listened, asked some questions and said he would call his Stihl rep and...
I found an old pocket-knife the other day, fairly rusty, and with part of the handle gone. It had three blades, but one was broken. If you soaked it in oil and sanded away the rust and loosened it up again, the old knife would have a few years left in it. I wondered just where it had come from,...
THUMBS UP to Ginger of Garrett Law for being my new favorite person! Thanks for making my day on a day when I needed the kind words. **
THUMBS UP to the No Kings protesters. Newsflash: This is exactly why America has not had a king in 250 years.**
THUMBS UP to the voters in the Willow...