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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...
Wow, these national observation days are getting out of control! Did you know that April 2 is National PB&J Day, Ferret Day, D.I.Y Day, Reconciliation Day, and if it falls on Thursday, National Burrito Day? So, this year you could have reconciled with someone you’ve had a falling-out with by...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
This week was a productive one in Jefferson City, with several important legislative and public safety priorities moving forward.
I was proud to help move several key bills across the finish line in the Missouri House that now advance to the...
Missouri House Advances Key Public Safety, Health, and Regulatory Reforms
The Missouri General Assembly has passed several major pieces of legislation and sent them to the Governor's desk, focusing on public safety, healthcare access, consumer protection, and regulatory accountability...
Lamentations 1:3 ...all her persecutors overtook her between the straits. (KJV)
After hearing about the destruction of the century-old viral research facility - the Pasteur Institute of Iran, I wondered, "Did anyone think to check what live cultures the Islamic Revolutionary Guard might be...
Every April, National Volunteer Month invites us to pause and appreciate something remarkable: Giving your time doesn't just strengthen your community. It can strengthen you. Studies show that people who volunteer experience meaningful personal benefits, including improved mental and physical...