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This week in Washington, I led 18 members of Congress in a letter expressing our concerns to White House General Counsel Mr. Stuart Delery about the Biden administration’s considered policy of a White House briefing space for social media influencers particularly on the CCP-affiliated TikTok platform. We believe this poses potential risks to national security

by Karena Lorek, OSHA Area Director, Kansas City, Missouri Just one month on the job, Brendan Folsom was unloading cut wood planks when he suffered fatal injuries inside a sawmill’s danger zone. At just 21, his life ended at his employer’s Brashear mill. Sadly, Brendan Folsom’s death is an all-too-common occurrence in the U.S. In

This week, another of my priority bills was heard in committee. The Missouri Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee heard Senate Bill 493. This measure relates to motor vehicle assessments. The bill would change how assessors evaluate depreciation of automobiles, changing from the National Automobile Dealers’ Association official used car guide to a depreciation

Warmer temperatures might motivate you to do some spring cleaning around the house this month — but you may not know that April is also Digital Spring-Cleaning Month. Taking a few minutes this month to keep your devices clean, organized and free of unnecessary data can help keep you safe from viruses, spyware and identity

Warmer weather usually means an increase in outside projects that may require digging or excavation work. If you are building a deck, planting a tree, or completing a large project, Missouri law requires anyone digging underground to notify Missouri 811 (by calling 811 or placing a locate request online at www.missouri-811.org) before any excavation begins.

Baseball season kicks off this month, and other spring sports like soccer and ice hockey are in full swing right now. Buying online is the easiest way for many people to get tickets to their favorite team’s game, but like any online purchase, ticket sales can be susceptible to counterfeits and scams. It’s wise to

This week, I brought before the Missouri Senate for debate, Senate Bill 11. My proposal would specify that contracts for health care benefits provided by a farm bureau to its members would not be considered insurance under state law. One of the biggest problems for all sole-proprietors, including farmers, is access to affordable and quality

March brings warmer weather, and everyone is spending more time outside — including salespeople. Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it’s a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy,

Legislation is moving faster, now that the weeks are dwindling in the 2023 session. Lawmakers spent time on House Joint Resolution 43, which would change how we amend the Missouri Constitution through the initiative petition process. If approved by the Legislature, it would be put on a future ballot to be voted on by the

by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger So here goes. Another embarrassing truth about me. I can’t believe I’m telling you this, but after the last devotional, what’s one more dirty little secret? When I was a new christian, I had a saying. It’s pathetic and I am reluctant to tell you because I don’t want it