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…

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

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.

“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

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.

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…

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…

The 50-year golden anniversary of Missouri’s Sunshine Law has led me to reflect on what could be done to restore the vision of Missouri’s original Sunshine Law sponsors.

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.

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?

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, clean energy projects have the opportunity to become the most reliable cash crops for Missouri's vast agricultural landscape.

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…

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.

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.

December can be a good time for some reflection, so I thought I’d take a look back at my health columns from the past year.

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 — …

If you ask friends to name three things that increase the risk of cancer, it’d be likely that some version of “family history” would make most of their lists.

There is an issue on Missouri’s statewide general election ballot that I will be watching to see if Missourians continue a trend of rejecting the decisions of their elected officials.

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…