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It takes a village to close on a home. From real estate agents to home inspectors, buyers want to have trust in the professionals who will help them make critical decisions throughout the buying process. There can be a lot of pressure to move quickly during the homebuying process, so it’s best to have that

by Mark Alford What’s going on in Washington— As your representative, I’m here to cut through the noise and set the record straight on the issues that matter to you. My office is your resource, your advocate, and your problem-solver. Today, I want to address the misinformation swirling around Medicaid reforms and share how we’re

Senator Josh Hawley is now trying to undo the very Medicaid cuts he voted for. After supporting the GOP budget bill that is now law – a bill that cuts trillions from Medicaid and threatens to gut rural health care – Hawley has introduced new legislation to reverse some of the damage he caused. If

by Mark Alford What’s going on in Washington— The U.S. House of Representatives delivered a historic victory for innovation, economic freedom, and American leadership. Dubbed “Crypto Week,” we passed three landmark bills—the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, and the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act—fulfilling President Trump’s vision to make America the crypto capital of the world.

A short-term rental is a great solution for a summer weekend getaway or any trip where you’re looking for an experience that’s different from a standard hotel room. However, keep in mind that short-term rentals often have different fees, policies and cancellation terms than hotels. They may have different expectations for guests or different amenities

by: Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) What’s Going on in Washington– We continue to pray for every person affected by the historically devastating floods in Texas this past week. Having spent a lot of time in the area growing up, I know firsthand how resilient these communities are. These storms have destroyed homes, displaced families, and

Online shopping is convenient, but remember to look for the signs of possible phishing scams, misleading ads and lookalike websites before you buy. Online shopping scams are consistently among the riskiest scams reported to BBB and posed a particular risk to people aged 18-34 in 2024. Online purchase scams made up more than 30% of

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the FY 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030. The five-year program is one of the largest to date and includes additional funding from General Revenue, passed by

Scams are hitting businesses hard. According to one report, nearly 80% of businesses were targeted by fraud attempts in 2024. And when scams are successful, business owners can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. Since 2022, there have been over 3,600 reports of business scams to BBB Scam Tracker. Scammers target businesses because they have

by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Food sizzling on the grill is one of the classic sounds of summer — right up there with kids splashing in sprinklers and the crack of a bat at the ballpark. That sizzling can also be a good stand-in for how we might feel outside on a