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Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO.) has been ranked the third most conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 116th Congress according to GovTrack, an organization which analyzes Congressional data. “Being a conservative leader in Washington means more than just talk – and I am proud to have the third most conservative legislative record

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO.), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) led 142 Congressional members in requesting the Government Accountability Office(GAO) produce a report detailing the federal funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, International Planned Parenthood Federation, MSI Reproductive Choices, and four domestic abortion providers covering fiscal years

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced, today, that the Notaries and Commissions Unit within his office revoked a St. Louis woman’s notary commission after she pleaded guilty to ordering over 900 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from China. The Notaries and Commissions Unit appoints and commissions notaries public and authenticates official acts of the governor. Ashcroft

The House Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission approved a final state redistricting plan during the Commission’s meeting on Jan. 19. The final plan was approved unanimously by all 20 commission members. This is the first plan approved by a House Commission since 1991. The final redistricting plan has an overall difference in population of 5.8% between

When you think about efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19, vaccinations, hand washing and masking likely come to mind. However, one important effort that must remain the first line of defense is effective testing. With the holiday season in full swing, we cannot let our guards down. Testing, combined with other defensive measures, is

Do you know a biomedical scientist? Chances are you do. She could be the woman you see in the park most weekends with her two little children and their dog running around, or the man who’s riding on your favorite mountain biking trails every Saturday. Maybe she is the young woman in your 6 a.m.

In winter weather, striped skunks curl up for power naps that can last several weeks. During these super-sized slumbers, the chubby mammals burn fat like marathon runners. Female skunks, in particular, may drop 40 percent of their weight.

Mark Twain National Forest Encompassing everything from mountains and forests to springs, streams and lakes, Mark Twain National Forest is a wonderful place that will delight nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Spread across a huge swathe of the southeast of the state, it consists of various wilderness areas and national scenic rivers. It is named

“Yesterday’s vote in the House makes it clear that the power-hungry Democrats would rather destroy democracy than work on common sense solutions for the American people. Inflation is at a 40-year high, the border is encountering its highest illegal immigration numbers in 60 years, and authoritarian mandates are being forced on American workers because Democrats

With the conclusion of the second week of the 2022 legislative session, bills are already being referred to committees.  As always, I appreciate hearing the public’s input on proposed legislation. Among the measures I have filed for this legislative session are Senate Bill 654, a proposal that addresses provisions of law relating to mail-in and