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With its disastrous open-border policy, the Biden Administration is putting America’s health and security at terrible risk. Washington’s failure to control illegal immigration also exposes our state and local government treasuries to multiple soaring costs. It is a national emergency with fi…

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Disney’s new rendition of “The Little Mermaid” sparks racial debates and controversy.

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We’re coming down to the wire at the State Capitol, with the last day of the 2024 legislative session looming. The First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly ends on May 12.

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“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8

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With just seven weeks remaining in the 2023 session, the Missouri Senate buckled down to move bills through the legislative process. Several bills I sponsored received hearings or were voted out of committee last week.

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I’m proud of our cooperative’s track record of being able to offer affordable and reliable energy to the communities we serve. We’ve only had to raise rates two times in my last 10 years on the board. The last increase was in 2016, and there’s a whole heck of lot of things that have happened…

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Matthew 5:1-12 is a familiar section of scripture that we call the beatitudes. A beatitude, which is a Latin word, is a statement that begins with a form of the word “blessed (Makarios in Greek).” Beatitudes tell about what is, not how we should be. They are prophetic declarations that speak…

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Citizens owe a debt of gratitude to state Sen. Lauren Arthur for steering the debate over legalized sports betting in Missouri in the right direction when she and other legislators spoke in a bipartisan voice against the continued proliferation of illegal video slot machines in communities a…

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This week, the Missouri Senate focused on one of the most hotly debated issues we will tackle this year. Senate Bill 49 combines three separate bills, each of which would prohibit physicians and health care facilities from providing gender transition procedures to minor children. I sponsored…

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For farmers, WOTUS is a four-letter word. While it is short for Waters of the United States, what it means for farmers is unprecedented federal overreach and increased regulation over their property and their work to feed the world.

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As we continue into the month of February, we realize one month has gone in this new year of 2023. How are we doing so far in 2023?

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Weeks ago was the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year. Four days after that we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Yet, we tend to dwell on darkness. When reviewing statistics from the past year, it is often the murders, assaults, robberies, inflation and o…

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As the calendar moves into 2023, the state legislature is also gearing up for the legislative session, which began Jan. 4 and runs until May 12.

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In a state where agriculture is the No. 1 industry, Missouri can be a powerful leader in making sure every Missourian is food secure. At its core, food security means no child goes to bed hungry and no adult must choose between buying needed medicine and putting food on the family table.

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I have recently discovered American professor and writer Brené Brown. She has written about many topics that strike my core from vulnerability to empathy. One of my favorite quotes of hers seems applicable to a holiday column: “I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness — …

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As we enter the season of thanksgiving, many cultures celebrate holidays centered on remembrance like All Saints Day, when we remember those who died this past year; or Dia de Muertos to remember those we were connected to in life, in our families.

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We are quickly approaching a season of giving and compassion. In preparation, I invite each of us to open our minds and hearts to see and love family members, neighbors, coworkers— even enemies —the way God does. The consequences would be stunning if we started today.

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For the past two years, Missourians have seen inflation and higher prices take their toll and make life more difficult on families. Gas is up a dollar and a half. Diesel is up over $2 a gallon. Egg prices have tripled. Mortgage rates are approaching 7%, up from under 3% two years ago. And th…

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