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The first full week of April was a very busy and productive one, here in the House Chamber! We third read and passed over 25 bills and sent to the Senate for their consideration, along with it being budget week! We spent over 9 hours on the House floor Tuesday going over the states $46.5

As we enter into the final weeks of the legislative session, there is still much to get done. A lot of this time will be used to pass a budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which is the General Assembly’s only constitutional obligation. In addition, Senate Bill 1128 was heard by the Missouri Senate Local Government

The Seniors to Parks program at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. The event is designed to help senior adults recapture or discover the fun of summer camp in an activity-packed day. The event is free, but reservations are required and space is

Team members at Sam A. Baker State Park invite the public on Wildflower Scavenger Hunts during the month of April. The St. Francois Mountains are coming alive with vibrant color and beauty. Wildflower Scavenger Hunts can be picked up at the visitor center during open hours. Awake to spring by taking a leisurely stroll along

Veterans will the have opportunity to experience the fun of catching fish at Bennett Spring State Park Veterans Free Fishing Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Tags can be obtained in the park store, and fishing will begin and end with sirens at the park. The daily limit is four trout.

Looking for your next apartment, condo or house rental can be a time-consuming process, and it may feel as though you’ll never find the right place at the right price. Scammers know this feeling and can use it to exploit consumers. Consumers need to take their time and do their homework before signing a lease.

The House, again, took up the Federal congressional maps. We voted and approved a map back in January and it was sent to the Senate. After 8 or 9 weeks, the Senate finally sent us back their version of the map, and there was a few things we did not like about theirs, so we

This week, three of my bills were heard in committee. Senate Bill 1096 was heard in the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee. This measure would modernize several aspects of state law to enhance how the Missouri Division of Finance operates. It gives them the authority to provide helpful guidance for the banking industry. Senate

Team members at Echo Bluff and Current River State Parks introduce “Women Outdoors” class series for women taught by women. Participants in these hands-on classes will learn and share new skills in the outdoors. Classes will be held at these two state parks the second Thursday of each month from April through September. All equipment

Looking ahead to summer? Taking a dip in a backyard pool is a great way to cool off on a hot day in the Midwest. If you don’t have one and you aren’t the do-it-yourself type, you may need to find a contractor to install your pool – and it’s important to do your homework