April 30, 2024
By now, many high school seniors have finished their college applications and are waiting for results. That means it’s time to start thinking about how a family or individual is going to pay for it. Some financial aid is awarded based on need, while other scholarships may be based on merit, a special skill or
Missouri Republican governor, Mike Parson officially filed to run for re-election as governor in 2020. Governor Parson’s commitment to hard work and focus on key issues, like jobs, education, workforce development and infrastructure – have all led to historic low-unemployment, 40,000 new jobs, lower taxes, and a booming Missouri economy. “We will continue to work
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians My in-district day on Friday, Feb. 21, began at 8 a.m. at the El Dorado Springs High School. Mr. Jansen asked me to come speak to his Civic/Government Students. I had the opportunity to present how the legislative process works to three different classes. While there I also presented three Resolutions
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) issued the following statement in support of President Trump’s appointment of Vice President Pence to lead the response of the coronavirus threat: “The appointment of Vice President Pence, who serves as the second-in-command in our Executive, to lead the coronavirus response demonstrates just how seriously the Administration is taking this threat
Finding a house or apartment to rent can be a time-consuming, frustrating business, especially in areas where rentals are in high demand. You need to scan online listings, newspaper ads and even scout neighborhoods where you want to live to find rental signs. But not all listings are genuine, especially online. Consider the recent case
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Every year, Missouri Farm Bureau hosts Legislative Briefing to help Missouri Farm Bureau members stay on top of the issues and to give them an opportunity to advocate directly to their lawmakers in the State Capitol. At the end of the day, all Legislators are invited out to Missouri Farm Bureau
Once warm weather settles in, summer will be right around the corner. For parents, it’s time to look for camps – day or overnight – that will keep their children safe and engaged when school is not in session. Parents should look beyond glossy brochures and websites when searching for summer camps, Better Business Bureau
“NO evidence of ANY wrongdoing” After a 20-month investigation the Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) released an order fully exonerating former Governor Eric Greitens. They found “no evidence of any wrongdoing on the part of Eric Greitens.” Charlie Spies, the leader of Dickinson Wright PLLC’s political law practice, served as Mr. Greitens’ legal counsel throughout the
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $56 million this year to help agricultural producers improve water quality in more than 300 high-priority watersheds across the country. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is continuing two of its successful landscape-level water quality efforts, the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) and National Water
Keeping kids safe today goes far beyond looking both ways before you cross the street and keeping sharp objects out of reach. Parents also worry about keeping their kids safe online. The explosion of apps, games and entertainment for children through computers and hand-held devices is mind-boggling. Some of them are educational or harmless –
