By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 4, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before my Ways and Means Committee to share how the Working Families Tax Cuts have benefitted hardworking Americans with record-setting tax relief. During the hearing, he drove home the point that it was working-class folks — moms and […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), and Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. This legislation will enhance the existing national missing-person alert systems and direct states to provide specialized first-responder training and education for cases of missing individuals with
JEFFERSON CITY – Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, many Missourians already experienced 90-degree temperatures during a historic early-season heat wave in mid-March. It is important for everyone to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat and humidity and take precautions as they spend more time outdoors in the coming months.
JEFFERSON CITY – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated every June 15th to provide an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults. WEAAD reminds us that elder abuse has implications for all of us. It is a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Memphis Nelson of Grovespring on recently catching a state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of May 16 on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River in Laclede County. Memphis Nelson of Grovespring caught this state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – More than 200 Missouri 4-H members and volunteers gathered on the University of Missouri campus in May for the 80th annual Missouri 4-H State Congress, a leadership event designed for youths in grades nine through 12. The 2026 Missouri 4-H State Congress drew more than 200 Missouri 4-H members and
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PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent finishes in third place in the Girls Soccer Class 2 State Game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park. St. Vincent defeated Springfield Catholic: 7 – 4
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Arlin Lloyd Hadler, 82, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Perryville.He was born August 24, 1943, in Menfro, Missouri, to Henry Paul and Erna Anita (Schuessler) Hadler. He was the youngest of the seven Hadler Brothers from Crosstown. Arlin married Sharon Hager on June 6, 1964, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in
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James M. Yamnitz, 77, of High Ridge, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Perry County. He was born August 26, 1948 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Vernard Ernst and Grace Jo (Long) Yamnitz. James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was very proud of his military
Joseph Paul “Joe” Abt, 74, of Sainte Genevieve, passed away on June 4, 2026. He was born on April 3, 1952, to the late Gerald Francis Abt and Anna May (Wolk) Abt. Most people knew him as “Joe” or “Joey.” He was a 1971 graduate of Ste. Genevieve High School. In 1973, he
