July 2022

Missouri Conservation Commission Action – July 2022

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 29 for a workshop and closed executive session, and for its regular open meeting. All were held at Conservation Department Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City   Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: (Barry) Orscheln, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice […]

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Missouri recognized as leader in election security

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says he is pleased with the results of a review of House Bill 1878 by the America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Center for Election Integrity. Last week the AFPI recognized Missouri as a nationwide leader in election integrity. Ashcroft believes this recognition is appropriate in light of the

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Senator Holly Thompson Rehder and Senate colleagues invite educators and the public to discuss childhood literacy

 JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, invites educators, parents and concerned members of the community to participate in a public forum focused on childhood literacy and efforts to ensure all Missouri children entering the fourth grade can read at grade level. Senator Thompson Rehder, along with Senate colleagues, will lead a discussion

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission gives final passage to ‘Joint Health Ordinance’

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission approved a ‘Joint Health Ordinance 07252022’ Thursday. The ordinance was approved in response to a proposal to open a silica sand mine in the county. The company behind the proposal, NexGen Silica, has filed a lawsuit to block the ordinance. A copy of the new ordinance was

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The Definition of a Recession

By Jason Smith, member of Congress Since President Biden took the oath of office, Washington Democrats have embarked on a massive spending spree that has driven up government spending by an additional $9 trillion. That is more than the federal government spent in its first 195 years combined! That explosion of reckless spending is sabotaging

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Wagner legislation to deter destabilizing actions in Bosnia and Herzegovina passes House Foreign Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –  Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after her Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee:“I represent the largest Bosnian community outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and my constituents are deeply worried about the crisis back

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