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It was a quiet Saturday morning in Missouri — or so I thought. I was standing on the sidelines watching my son, Max, play goalkeeper in a soccer game. The sun was out, the game was close and I was trying to keep one eye on the ball and the other on my coffee. more
Each year, my office embarks on an important mission to help Missourians reconnect with money that rightfully belongs to them. It’s not the state’s money — it’s yours — and it’s waiting to be claimed. more
I’m not sure what to think about the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to put two roundabout intersections on US 65 in Buffalo — one at Truman Road and the other at Highway 73. more
What was local baseball like in Howell County in the early years? more
As another Independence Day approaches I am mindful of the patriot foundations and shared heritage of our celebration. more
Three days after I graduated from Mizzou with my ag economics degree, I packed everything I owned in a single-cab Toyota Tacoma and pointed it toward Washington, D.C. Along with all my stuff, I … more
Only a select few states in America can claim they have an AAA credit rating, and Missouri is  proudly one of them.  This top-tier rating, awarded by all three major credit agencies, … more
The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the Delivering for America Plan have driven away customers through a combination of sky-high rate … more
Firstborn of four boys, I was always close to my dad. I knew him well, insofar as it mattered. I knew what he would allow and what he wouldn’t. I knew what he liked to do in his spare … more
Keren Levine had never been to Springfield, Missouri. She didn’t know anyone in town and had no family close. But in 2019, while living in a small town outside of Portland, Oregon, she … more
You may wonder as to how we could be talking about “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) again. The new administration under President Donald Trump and U.S. Environmental Protection … more
There must be something in the air. Or perhaps it’s just the natural rhythm of life catching up with us all at once. Lately, I’ve looked around and noticed that nearly everyone I care … more
I watched a speech earlier this year where Carol Naughton, director of Purpose Built Communities in Atlanta, Georgia, used the term "neighborhoodist." It was the first time I had heard the term used, … more
It is the middle of baseball season. Howell County continues to honor the big-league successes of local players Ted Gullic (St. Louis Browns), Preacher Roe (St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, … more
Some folks plan summer vacations. Once upon a time, when I had kids at home, I was one of those folks. But, now that we have no kids in school, we plan vacations before or after the summer … more
If you ever go out to the Jones Farm, you'll see some of the finest corner posts in Moniteau County. While the rest of the fence may need a little work, those old hedge posts have stood the test of … more
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 … more
The people of south central and southeast Missouri have given me the honor of a lifetime to be your representative, and it’s a responsibility I carry with me every day.  When I sought … more
“You have been summoned for jury duty.” The mere mention of these words may cause anxiety for some individuals. The summons never seems to come at a good time. For many people’s … more
Suppose you are a landowner or leaseholder seeking a way to notify deer, turkey or mushroom hunters, fishermen, UTV joyriders or folks on a float trip who use your property to disembark. In that … more
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