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By Mark Alford One of the most groundbreaking pieces of the Republican-passed Working Families Tax Cut Act is Trump Accounts, a bold new initiative designed to give every American child a true head start and a fair shot at success. For the first time in our nation’s history, the federal government is investing directly in

The Missouri Legislature has completed the first month of the 2026 regular legislative session. As usual, the first four weeks of session include mainly committee hearings. A couple of my proposals saw time in committee this week. Senate Bill 836 would modify provisions relating to elections by making technical changes that clarify the process. Senate

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) thanks Missourians for staying off the roads during this weekend’s winter storm. It’s estimated that traffic volumes were 75–80% lower than normal throughout the state over the weekend. That cooperation allowed crews to respond more quickly and safely, contributing to significantly fewer serious incidents. “We’re grateful to everyone who

Between football and the 2026 Winter Olympics, there’s a lot for sports fans to love this February. Plenty of retailers capitalize on big events to sell team gear like jerseys, hats and shirts to help fans show their spirit. However, the online sports gear market can be a target for counterfeiters. In reports to BBB,

With a new legislative session comes committee hearings. This may be the most important part of what we do in Jefferson City, because we allow the general public to come and tell us what they think about our potential laws. On Jan. 21, the Missouri Senate General Laws Committee heard Senate Bill 1019 and Senate

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington—This week, Congress delivered a historic win for the American people. For the first time in years, the House passed all twelve annual government funding bills through a transparent process and without backroom deals or last-minute chaos. Twelve out of twelve. That may sound technical, but it represents

A new year brings a fresh start! Many people look for subscriptions that might help them kickstart their New Year’s resolutions, such as a gym membership, meal delivery or budgeting service. You might also be cashing in on a holiday gift: Roughly 70% of millennials and Gen Z said they’d like to receive a subscription

Amid reports of rampant fraud perpetrated by Somali crime rings in Minnesota, including convictions of naturalized citizens, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act to restore integrity to the naturalization process by expanding and clarifying grounds to revoke the citizenship of certain individuals who demonstrate through their involvement

Throughout the year, Better Business Bureau tracks the riskiest scams that cost people time, money and energy – and as 2025 draws to a close, we’re sharing our New Year’s resolutions for a fraud-free 2026. The most recent BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that investment and cryptocurrency scams were the riskiest for consumers last

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington—Folks, for too long, Washington has run on crisis. Shutdown threats, bloated omnibus bills, and backroom deals became the norm—and everyday Americans paid the price. This week, I’m proud to say those days are ending. And the days of security, safety, and savings are beginning. This week, the