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By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington—In MO-04, agriculture isn’t just an industry; it’s a way of life. The early mornings, the long days, and the pride that comes from feeding not just our families, but our nation. This is why I was proud to vote for the 2026 Farm Bill. Legislation that delivers

You’ve probably used an e-signature service before to sign employment documents, tax forms or real estate paperwork. Many companies use e-signature services to securely send documents to be signed via email. Unfortunately, there are also e-signature scams that impersonate legitimate services. They usually come in the form of a fake email that says you have

As another record-breaking construction season ramps up across Missouri, and as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to “work with us” by making safe and responsible choices behind the wheel. These efforts are essential to protect highway workers and traveling motorists inside the hundreds

The Federal Highway Administration, Gov. Mike Kehoe, state transportation leaders and more will roll into Springfield – the birthplace of Route 66 – on April 30 to launch the iconic highway’s centennial celebration, inviting everyone to “get your kicks” as the next century of the Mother Road begins. This press conference will showcase Missouri’s central

If you recently purchased your first home, congrats on your accomplishment! You’ve no doubt realized that all that extra space comes with extra maintenance – and if you’re used to renting, you’ll now be faced with tasks your landlord may have previously taken care of. Home maintenance can be daunting, but it’s important. Regular home

Higher prices and tight inventory are the name of the game for vehicle sales in 2026 – Kelley Blue Book reported that in February, the average new car sold for 3.4% more than a year ago, which is higher-than-normal growth. However, used car prices also dropped slightly in February, and some buyers may be turning

Phishing isn’t just suspicious emails anymore. As more real businesses use text messages to communicate with their customers, scammers are sending texts of their own – and it’s easy for them to make the texts seem realistic, especially with AI. In recent weeks, BBB has received reports about texts that follow the same script: “[Recipient

We have had a busy and productive couple of weeks in the Missouri State Legislature. This week, the Missouri House gave final approval to the state budget and sent it to the Senate for consideration. Missouri’s Constitution requires a balanced budget—a principle I’m proud of as a Missourian. Achieving that balance, however, requires a significant

I am pleased that my first piece of legislation has passed both the Missouri Senate and the Missouri House of Representatives and is headed to the Governor for his approval. House Bill 2423  will revise statutory provisions under the Missouri Division of Finance.  The division is a 100% fee funded agency responsible for regulating state-chartered

In 2025, MoDOT spent $13 million and 154,000 labor hours to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of right of way along nearly 34,000 state highway miles. That might seem like a lot of numbers but it represents a lot of trash. MoDOT doesn’t put the litter on the roads, but its crews are