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By now, many high school seniors have finished their college applications and are waiting for results. That means it’s time to start thinking about how a family or individual is going to pay for it. Some financial aid is awarded based on need, while other scholarships may be based on merit, a special skill or

A busy travel season, such as college students’ spring break, often presents opportunities for scammers to attempt the so-called “grandparent scam.” Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns consumers to keep their guard up as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed and travel increases. Receiving a frantic phone call may scare people into letting their guard down, but BBB

Another busy and productive week here at the State Capitol. With next week being Spring break, quite a bit of good legislation was passed out of the House and has now been sent over to the Senate. I will be in the district all next week, so if you have any questions or concerns, feel

This week, the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee heard my Senate Bill 1042, which seeks to enact provisions relating to electronic delivery of insurance documents or notices, and Senate Bill 1063, legislation that would extend the sunset on the rolling stock tax credit. Also, Senate Bill 655 has been passed by the Missouri Senate

If your basement is leaking or suffering from foundation issues, it can affect your whole house’s integrity, including structural decay, high humidity levels, and mold and mildew growth. It’s critical that you find a quality and trustworthy contractor to make these repairs — particularly after a storm, when unscrupulous contractors sometimes prey on homeowners in

Governor Parson signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 supplemental budget bill, House Bill 3014, which provides the state sufficient funding to operate for the remainder of the current fiscal year. HB 3014 totals over $4.6 billion, including $401.5 million in general revenue and $4.1 billion in federal funds. Some of the priority areas include public

March is here and it definitely came in like a lamb, which I am grateful and excited for! Lots of action this week in Jefferson City, as the wheels are rolling now, in the state legislature. Sierra Halstead, a junior from Osceola High School, job shadowed with me on Wednesday. She is an outstanding young

Part of being a good environmental steward is passing on this wisdom to the next generation. Here are three hands-on ways parents and grandparents can teach children to protect the birds in their very own backyard. Build a bird feeder Build bird feeders using natural or recycled materials to teach two earth-friendly lessons in one:

The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a potential refugee crisis as Ukrainians flee their homes. Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds those who want to help relief efforts to carefully check out charities before making donations. “Harrowing scenes of refugees from the Ukraine conflict may prompt many people to look for ways to help

Another week of work completed in Jefferson City this week, and again it was with winter weather, I’m definitely ready for Spring! We started off the week with signup to run for re-election, and I’m excited and humbled to run again to represent rural Missouri here in Jefferson City. I appreciate all of your support