April 25, 2024
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians As I near the end of my final month due to term limits I want to give a “Shout Out” to five Fine Ladies who have helped me through 8 years of serving House District 125. I was fortunate to have them all join me recently at Colton’s Steak House in
by Phill Brooks The title of this column is a question that kept popping into my head during Missouri’s gubernatorial campaign. That question repeatedly was asked by fictional Pres. Jed Bartlet in the TV series West Wing of two decades ago. Bartlet used that question to cut off meandering conversations by his staff that went
The country is currently experiencing an extreme outbreak of COVID-19. As we move from fall into the winter months, respiratory illnesses spread more rapidly as people move indoors and environmental conditions change. COVID-19 is following that pattern. The risks will become more serious with the onset of flu season. Every state is affected. Every community
At a loss for new and unique holiday gifts for your loved ones this year? Have you ever considered eggs? In a lighthearted look at gift giving, the American Egg Board offers two new humorous 15-second films that turn classic gift ads on their heads. One is a spoof on the classic jewelry store “Proposal,”
Want a snafu-free season of home heating? Better installation and quality service mean a longer life for your heating and cooling equipment, as well as increased energy efficiency and reduced energy bills. Not only that, regular service checks may actually detect problems before you notice them, and catching them in time may extend your unit’s
During the holidays, there are endless ways to show the humans around you how much you love them. Finding ways to extend the joy of the season to pets who are a part of the family takes a bit more creativity. Here are five ideas for celebrating with furry friends this holiday season: 1. Spend
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers might not be able to hold a yard sale and are looking to sell some unwanted items through other avenues. Consumers planning to sell items online should be careful so they don’t become scam victims. The Internet offers a number of different sites where people can sell their goods.
Wednesday, the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) awarded one of four 2020 Innovations in State Government Awards to Missouri, the state’s first time receiving the award. Missouri was recognized for distinctiveness and innovation in the “Personnel Best Practices” category for its professional development transformation. Criteria included program innovation, transferability to other state governments,
Thursday, Governor Mike Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced modifications to Missouri’s K-12 school reopening and operating guidance. The large number of students and school staff members quarantined in recent weeks has presented a significant strain for educators, school leaders, and Missouri
Greetings, my fellow Missourians This past Saturday was the bi-annual Osceola Heritage Tour and Fish Fry. This event is a fundraiser and is sponsored by the Colonial John T. Coffee Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp. Richard “Rick” Reed and his wife, Deona are very generous hosts to this living history tour. Rick is the tour
