August 7, 2026
by Zippy Duvall Regulations protect Americans from unfair business practices, protect our health and safety and help protect our environment. Some regulation is needed to hold everyone accountable for doing things the right way. But the government agencies that do the regulating also must be held accountable. They should not regulate more than Congress gave
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, the top-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order on cybersecurity: “I was pleased to see President Trump’s Executive Order on cybersecurity and believe that we need to continue aggressively addressing this emerging threat. I stand ready
A rare cave-dwelling fish is shedding new light on how farmers are improving water quality through cover crops and nutrient management. University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) say new nests of grotto sculpin are growing in caves in southeastern Missouri. The small, endangered fish lives only in Perry County caves.
Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, watercress, radish, arugula, horseradish, wasabi, Swiss chard, and Chinese cabbage. Does this list cause any unpleasant olfactory-related memories? “The good news is, that smell and slightly bitter taste is a sign these veggies contain health-promoting sulfur-containing phytochemicals call
If you’re struggling to make ends meet in retirement, you’re not alone. And when your income is limited and fixed, you do your best to cut out unnecessary expenses. One expense that can be tough for some seniors to manage is the premiums on their life insurance policies. Perhaps your carrier raised your premium unexpectedly,
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler voted to advance the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. The bill represents the first step in a three-step plan to overturn the Obamacare law. The AHCA passed the House and now heads to the Senate for approval. “Since Obamacare was implemented, it has been on
My Fellow Missourians: 2017 Session reaches final week with several unresolved priorities: As the Missouri House comes down to the final days of the 2017 legislative session, legislators have seen several of their top issues cross the finish line, but continue to wait for several other bills to receive approval from both chambers. To date
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson is encouraging all Missourians to observe the month of May as Older Americans Month. The observation began in 1963 under President Kennedy to address growing concerns of then one-third of 17 million American seniors living in poverty. Today, there are over 46 million seniors nationwide. “I am proud to celebrate Older
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) recently announced that he is accepting applications to U.S. Military Service Academies from young Missourians. Nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy are available for qualified applicants. Applicants must be between 17 and 23 years of age, U. S.
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus, today touted Senate passage of his Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Veterans Act. The bipartisan measure establishes a tiered recognition program within the Department of Labor to award employers based on their contributions to veteran employment. “Each year, nearly 200,000
