Burst of Activity Ahead of 2024 Session   The next several weeks will be a flurry of activity as everyone wraps up their holiday shopping and prepares for Christmas and New Year’s. I …

Have you ever bought something because everyone said you had to have it? Then, once you try it, you wonder what all the fuss was about? President Biden has staked much of his presidency and next …

Driving around parts of Miller County after sunset opens one up to pretty good glimpses of the night sky. Wednesday and Thursday of this week, the Geminid Meteor shower, an annual event, reached its …

I have nothing against cashew chicken. Well prepared, I like it. But it does not need to be named Missouri’s official food as one Springfield area representative is proposing in a pre-filed …

You’ve probably heard of Shein. It’s a fast-fashion company that sells cheap versions of popular clothing and has gained massive traction on social media. After all, who isn’t …

An Attitude of Gratitude Greetings. I hope that each and every one of you were able to find time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family last week, as we collectively take time to …

Can you believe it? We’re already past Thanksgiving and hurdling toward the rest of the holiday season. I hope you were able to spend time with loved ones, enjoy some delicious home cooking, …

Ordinarily one does not think about voting this time of year. But we should, and also about running for office. Filing for some local offices that will be filled on April 2 opens next Tuesday, …

Reliable intelligence agencies around the world agree that Iran played a pivotal role in funding and training Hamas terrorists. Their calculated efforts, part of a 25-year plan to erase Israel from …

I said it recently. We need a better class of politicians. Last week, some members of Congress made news by being rude, crude and juvenile. Really? Threatening to beat up a committee witness. …

Weird things went on with our mail recently. I say weird because normally the U.S. Post Office does a good job though delivery has slowed down, which Postmaster Louis DeJoy announced he was …

Saturday was Veteran's Day, an important commemoration of our service members. It is always a day of mixed emotions, spanning pride for our country’s heroes as well as mourning for their …

The Honorable Ginger Gooch Chosen as Next Missouri Supreme Court Judge The Honorable Ginger Gooch, 47, has been chosen to serve as a Judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri, filling the vacancy …

It’s a type of blackmail. The state’s new law offering tax relief to those age 62 or older is full of holes. Lawyers don’t like holes. Courts don’t like holes. It’s …

Last week, we discussed the many appropriations bills Congress needs to pass to keep the government running. We are in the middle of that process now and are debating everything from the funding of …

Once again we have to put up with changing the time, falling back to exit Daylight Saving Time until March. For a few weeks there will be more traffic accidents and people will be crabby because …

Standing with Israel I would much prefer to be writing about the weather changing and changing leaf colors or the excitement of the upcoming holidays. Unfortunately, there are more pressing …

After weeks of disorder, voting, and late nights at the Capitol, the House of Representatives has a new speaker: Mike Johnson of Louisiana. I was proud to support Mike, and I’m confident he …

House Special Committee on the Earnings Tax Taking Public Hearings on the Road The Special Interim Committee on the Earnings Tax, has announced the second and third of three public hearings with …

Missouri legislators need to do a better job of writing laws. One of the worst writing jobs recently involves a new state law that gives property tax cuts to residents age 62 or older and are …