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This week, we attended the Governor’s State of the State address. We were provided a clearer understanding of the governor’s vision for his annual budget. In his address, the governor talked about having signed legislation that has cut state taxes three times. It is a pleasure to have been involved with getting these bills across

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West to adjust the Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism (DSIM) charge on customer bills. The DSIM charge, which appears as a separate line-item on customer bills, allows Evergy Missouri West to recover demand-side management program costs and

With tax season just getting under way, some consumers rush to file taxes as soon as their employers provide a W-2. While you may get your refund fast that way, you could be missing important deductions or leave yourself in a position where you need to file an amended return. Better Business Bureau advises consumers

As is tradition in the Missouri Senate, a new General Assembly means new committees and new committee assignments. I will be chairing the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee, and returning to the Local Government and Elections Committee, this time as the vice-chair. In addition, I have been chosen to serve on the Agriculture, Food

It was a great first full week of session here in Jefferson City.  We passed some new house rules (you can read more about them below), and received our committee assignments. I am beyond excited that The Speaker had the confidence in me to make me the Vice Chair of Emerging Issues.  My other committees

By Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger Several years back, Dustin, my hubby, and I were out at dinner at one of our favorite local spots. We were just seated when a busboy approached us and began a conversation with Dustin. The conversation with this unknown busboy quickly became what seemed like a conversation between friends, as

In 1913 the federal government created the unconstitutional entity we call the Federal Reserve. No where in the Constitution does it grant the federal government the power to create a central bank. Anything not permitted to the federal government is reserved to the states or the people there of. One thing in the Constitution about

If this is your year to take control of your weight and fitness, more power to you. Most likely, you’ll need a commitment to exercise regularly. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips to help you determine which gym or health club is the best place to keep you on track. Make sure you’re healthy enough

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, marking the anniversary of the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The Missouri Department of Transportation has joined forces with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement to combat the crime of human trafficking in the Show-Me State. “Human trafficking remains a growing

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the funding of 28 local transportation projects using $75 million in budget stabilization funds under Governor Mike Parson’s Transportation Cost-Share Program. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) selected the projects with the goal of building partnerships with local entities to deliver