Throughout my life I’ve held many titles from student, to farmer, to small businessman, to banker, to Congressman. However, none of these titles will ever mean as much or sound as great as being called “dad” and “grandpa.” My wife Jackie and I raised three amazing children who are now grown with families of their own, and they have blessed us with six grandchildren. Heading home to celebrate Fathe... Read more »
A lot has changed since 2000. America has had five Presidential elections, the iPhone was invented, we’ve faced a financial crisis, and social media has become a mainstay in American life. In that same timeframe, we’ve seen incredible breakthroughs in cancer treatments, and thanks to medical advancements, deaths from heart disease have decreased nearly 10%. Unfortunately, since 2000, the death rat... Read more »
Last week, Americans across the nation awoke to terrifying images of destruction after tornadoes ripped through Mid-Missouri. Our community suffered massive damage including the destruction of more than seventy-five buildings and hundreds of other homes and businesses across the Jefferson City and Eldon areas. In the aftermath of Wednesday’s storm, our neighbors have shown immense kindness and res... Read more »
Memorial Day weekend is synonymous with firing up the grill and hitting the water, serving as the unofficial start of summer. As our family, friends and neighbors gather to enjoy this long weekend, I hope everyone will take the time to reflect on the blessings of freedom and liberty that come with living in this great nation and the people who make it possible. Memorial Day is a time to remember t... Read more »
Nearly one million men and women across the nation go to work each and every day willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow Americans. From our hometowns, to universities, to airports, to the United States Capitol, brave law enforcement officers dedicate their lives to protecting us. They leave their homes and their families without the certainty of return. They put their lives on the... Read more »
Whether it’s the local coffee shop where they know your order by heart, the antique store with the best treasures, the local ice cream shop where the kids head after a little league game, or the family-owned restaurant where you gather with your loved ones; small businesses across the nation serve as the lifeblood of our communities. This week we celebrate National Small Business week, an opportun... Read more »
Throughout my time serving Missouri’s Third Congressional District, I’ve consistently fought for the rights of our local communities to make decisions for themselves. Unfortunately, many in D.C. have a “Washington knows best” mentality about everything from healthcare to banking. It seems like politicians from across the nation are constantly attempting to establish additional government control i... Read more »
Each and every day I strive to represent my constituents in the Third Congressional District of Missouri to the best of my ability. Whether I’m fighting for our Missouri values in Washington D.C. or working alongside our local communities, my constituents come first. Not only do I have the opportunity to work for all of you, but I am supported by a team of hardworking staff who serve our district ... Read more »
My Democratic colleagues have now controlled the U.S. House of Representatives for 100 days. After a decade in the minority, it is understandable that my colleagues may be slightly out of practice on the intricacies of governing. However, while they claim they’ve been working “for the people” for the last 100 days, the truth is that they’ve advocated for more government control of our individual l... Read more »
At a time when protecting babies is, unfathomably, a partisan issue, I’m working hard to uphold our Missouri values and support one of our most vulnerable populations: the unborn. It is simply incomprehensible how many precious lives have been cut short by abortion, and now some politicians are taking it a step further and actually advocating for ending the lives of babies after birth. The Governo... Read more »
