Category: Columns

The holiday season is now upon us. Our thoughts usually start to turn toward holiday gatherings and shopping for the perfect gift for beloved family

For many, the Friday after Thanksgiving signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season. During this time, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements about the

In just a few days, families and friends throughout Missouri and the nation will join together in celebration of Thanksgiving, a day that offers us the increasingly

With another election on the horizon, I would like to take time and thank those who make these elections possible. There are a slew of

Missouri voters will see five measures on their Nov. 8 ballot, in addition to the candidates who are running for the varying offices this year.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my apprehension about legalizing recreational marijuana in our state. I want you to know my opinion has not

Believe it or not, it is almost November. The days are quickly growing shorter, the air is getting cooler and our wonderful farmers are in

The extra legislative session has come to a close. Toward the end of summer, the governor asked lawmakers to come back to Jefferson City to

Lawmakers are moving into another week of the extra legislative session. The First Extra Session of the Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly

The Missouri General Assembly has the opportunity to make a major statement about what kind of state we are and want to be. Earlier this

Each year, lawmakers spend a scheduled amount of time in Jefferson City. The first period happens between early January and the middle of May, when

Part of our system of checks and balances includes giving the Legislature the ability to override vetoes the governor makes to legislation the Missouri General

We live in a world where higher education has been more of a necessity than a luxury for nearly a century. In fact, when the

Missouri has a unique opportunity. For years, lawmakers have looked at ways at streamlining taxes in our state. In recent years, the Legislature has made

We enjoy something not only as Americans, but as Missourians, not everyone can claim. Years ago, the Missouri Legislature allowed citizens to gather petition signatures

The ability to cast a vote on Election Day is a fundamental part of our representative republic. An individual’s vote is reflective of that person’s

It may be hard to believe, but many of our local schools will soon be back in session. All of the hardworking teachers in our

The Missouri State Fair has been a proud tradition of our state since 1901. More than a century later, the fair continues to be a

The August primary election is right around the corner. Every two years, Missourians get the opportunity to voice their opinions in the best way possible,

Missouri is set to have a new law in place to help employers find and retain the best people for the job. Unfortunately, Missouri continues

We are still learning lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. In life, part of learning includes how not to do things. Sometimes, learning from one’s mistakes

To me, the role of state government is to help as many of our citizens who need that extra “hand up” as possible. At the

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays because of the history it represents. The 4th of July is more than just a day off