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FY 2026 Budget Moves to Conference Committee as Deadline Nears
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, Missouri House and Senate lawmakers are working to finalize the state's budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The Senate passed its version of the budget last week, proposing to spend...
As the school year comes to a close, parents and students across Missouri are already looking ahead – whether it’s preparing for the next grade, planning for college, or exploring a future in the skilled trades. With education costs continuing to rise, it’s more important than ever for families...
“Are you ready for summer?” That’s the question every adult will ask every kid (and teacher) over the next few weeks. Summer in the Ozarks is a sacred time spent swimming, hanging out, and possibly doing some manual labor. The water park will be packed, Booster Field will be busy, and on July 4th...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
As we enter the final three weeks of the 2025 legislative session, activity in Jefferson City is reaching a fever pitch. Lawmakers are working diligently to address key issues impacting Missourians, while the Senate takes up the state operating...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
I hope everyone enjoyed a joyful and restful Easter weekend! With just four weeks remaining in the legislative session, the pace here at the Capitol has noticeably accelerated. Days have grown longer, coffee pots are running constantly, and mornings...
Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
With so much bad news broadcast in the networks lately, let's explore an obscure item that has been overlooked - the possible discovery/excavation of Noah's Ark.
"Experts at California firm Noah'...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
I am excited to share that our district is on the brink of positive developments. I have received encouraging news regarding a bill I have been collaborating on with Senator Hudson, which is moving closer to becoming law. I look forward to providing...
Greetings friends of the 155th District!
This week, we had the privilege of welcoming students from Bakersfield School to the Capitol, offering them an invaluable opportunity to engage with the legislative process. It was a true pleasure to host these bright young minds here in our state's...
Those of you who recall the devastating “500-year flood” of 2017 undoubtedly found this weekend’s flooding to be eerily familiar. What some have already begun calling a “generational” flood brought intense rainfall and dangerous water levels to our area in a short amount of time.
Despite...
Birch Tree Elementary school has been left without a dedicated principal, a situation that many parents, taxpayers, and community members believe will have detrimental effects on the students. These community members are organized, holding meetings, and circulating a petition. Their concerns have...