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House Republicans put American small businesses FIRST

by Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) What’s Going on in Washington– This week, House Republicans are putting American small businesses FIRST. Small businesses are not just part of our economy, they are the economy. They are the innovators, the job creators, the backbone of our communities, and the heartbeat of Main Street America. We passed several

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Diehl’s Perspective

Legislators Returning to the Capitol for Special Session to Support Disaster Relief, Economic Development, and Key Budget Priorities: Missouri lawmakers are set to return to Jefferson City as the Missouri General Assembly reconvenes for a special session called by Governor Mike Kehoe. The First Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session will officially begin at

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Foundation joins community partners in supporting tornado relief efforts

Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) has allocated $500,000 in emergency funds to support ongoing tornado response and recovery efforts. The funds will go to organizations that are engaged in relief efforts in order to amplify their impact. The May 16 tornadoes that moved through St. Louis devastated families and caused immeasurable loss. Hundreds of volunteers

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Setting the record straight on Medicaid Reforms in the One Big, Beautiful Bill

by Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) What’s Going on in Washington– Last week, the House passed President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill, which I was proud to support. This bill includes historic savings for American taxpayers, permanently secures our southern border, and stops the largest tax increase in American history. True to form, Democrats are lying

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May is National Moving Month: How to choose a moving company

May is National Moving Month and the kickoff point for the busiest moving season of the year: Half of all household moves happen in the summer. Movers are among the top categories of companies searched on BBB.org, and they’re in high demand right now. The stakes are high when movers handle your belongings. Accidents can

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Contest reveals reader favorites in rural Missouri

For 22 years, the readers of Rural Missouri have been sharing their favorite places in the Show-Me State with the editors of the magazine. Around 40,000 votes were cast across 18 categories in the annual Best of Rural Missouri Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year the results highlight the best places to eat, shop, stay and

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Recommendations for state substance abuse care heard by committee

by Jake Marszewski, Missouri News Network Lawmakers heard suggestions Monday for addressing the behavioral health needs of Missourians struggling with substance abuse. Missouri’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force is comprised of state senators and representatives, and the task force chose professor Rachel Winograd to represent its recommendations before the House Health and Mental

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For Your Health — Spilling the beans on coffee and health

by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center For the morning coffee drinkers out there, a recent study found there may be one more reason to enjoy that first cup of the day. In a study of over 40,000 people in a national health survey, researchers found that morning coffee drinkers had a lower risk

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A Productive Legislative Session 2025 Session in Review

Diehl’s Perspective As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, members of the Missouri General Assembly had a productive and consequential term in Jefferson City. This year, lawmakers passed a total of 66 bills, marking a session defined by bipartisan cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing Missouri’s future. The Missouri General Assembly made

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