One of these days your internet service is going to go kaput if it hasn’t already. Ours at home was out for several days last winter while the provider “improved it.” No notice. It …

The August district work period is well underway, and I have been making my rounds in the Third District meeting with many of you. This is Congress’ longest district work period of the year and …

Connecting People with Agriculture The smells, the sounds and the sights. I say it every year and it never becomes less true, fair season is one of my favorite times of the year. It is always …

More than 60 new laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will take effect at the end of the month, having received Governor Mike Parson’s signature in July. Here is a look at some of …

Martin Luther famously said that Paul's epistle to the Romans is the chief part of the New Testament and the purest Gospel. It can never be read or pondered too much, and the more it is dealt with, …

Congress just went home for a many weeks’ long vacation. Lucky them. Regretfully, they did it without passing the budget which has to be done by Sept. 30 or a lot of the federal government …

Fentanyl is unfortunately an evil our nation continues to struggle with. In Missouri and across the country, lives continue to be taken by this deadly poison that has devastated communities and …

Governor Signs 31 Bills from 2023 Legislative Session into Law Missouri Governor Mike Parson has officially given final approval to 31 bills from this year’s legislative session by …

Mo. Senate Bill 190 is a nightmare and undoubtedly will be the subject of a number of court cases. Among the provisions of the bill is a tax credit on homes owned by those age 62 or older who are …

My current  favorite song is Windows Down by Cain, a Christian  band. The song is about a person that takes a drive and encounters God along the way. The first time I heard this song it …

Over the last couple of years, flight issues and airport headaches have increased what feels like tenfold. Every year, the airlines will serve over 850 million American passengers. Like many …

This week, the House took up the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act to fund our nation’s military. As we’ve seen over the last couple years with Putin’s attack on Ukraine and …

Governor Signs off on Missouri’s Largest Operating Budget One day before the start of the new fiscal year, Missouri’s Governor Mike Parson gave final approval to the largest …

I hope no local student debt holders planned on some forgiveness of their loans. It was challenged in court as soon as it was announced and the Supreme Court now has ruled it could not be done. The …

Brian and I are on a fitness mission. One that includes a lifestyle change that encompasses our food choices and our physical activity. We have chosen not to do any fad diets or supplement programs …

Hope everyone had a happy Fourth of July week! This is the most patriotic week of the year and one I always look forward to. It’s one of the simpler holidays, and while I of course love …

In our life, we encounter numerous challenges and obstacles that test our faith, resilience, and character.   From personal struggles to global crises, these can seem overwhelming and cause …

Missouri’s 2023-23 budget was signed last Friday after Gov. Mike Parson made some line item veto cuts. Some I agreed with. Some I didn’t, but I’m not governor. One partial veto …

I am not a great movie watching partner, television in general is not my thing. Home remodel shows are filled with lies, as none of the project timelines are legitimate. I don't do drama and arguing, …

The middle of summer has hit. I was relaxing in the air conditioning on one of our steamy afternoons, looked at my phone and the temperature read 100 degrees outside. I began to thank God for the …