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This week three of my bills were heard in committee meetings: 1. My Ste. Genevieve mining bill, House Bill (HB) 982, was well supported by Ste. Genevieve residents who filled the Rural Community …
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By Rick Francis
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2/23/23
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For too long, Washington special interests and big corporations have shaped the policies that impact hardworking Americans. That’s why, as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, my …
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By Jason Smith
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Dr. Joe Hutchison’s paid advertisement in the Republic-Monitor’s Feb. 9th edition. It is unfortunate to write this letter, but we think it is …
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2/17/23
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Dear Editor A friend of mine, Joe Hutchison, who is a candidate for the PCMH public board, has been accused of mistruths for asking pertinent and probing questions concerning the management of our …
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2/17/23
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Dear Editor Perry County Hospital has been here for 70 years. It has provided life saving care for many. There seems to be a rush to change for a Mercy affiliation. My question is why the rush? We …
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2/17/23
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It’s no secret that Joe Biden struggles with the truth. Throughout his career, he’s made up stories and invented facts to help win support for his political agenda. But during his State …
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By Jason Smith
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2/17/23
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Dear Friends, Members of the Missouri House this past week approved a proposed change to the constitution of the state that allows voters to decide if the state should raise the threshold to modify …
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2/9/23
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For just over two years, President Joe Biden has used a permanent pandemic narrative to increase command and control over the lives and livelihoods of everyday Americans. Every 90 days – just …
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By Jason Smith
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2/9/23
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Legislation designed to protect the sanctity of the Missouri Constitution is moving quickly through the legislative process and is now on track for discussion on the House floor. As early as next …
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By Dale Wright
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2/3/23
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Under President Joe Biden’s leadership, Americans never seem to get a break from the spiraling prices they face. Now, they are beginning to see the price for gasoline rising higher and higher …
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By Jason Smith
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2/3/23
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I have received my committee assignments. I will chair a Rules Committee that reviews bills after they have been heard in committee to see if they should continue to the House Floor for debate. I am …
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By Rick Francis
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1/26/23
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Dear Editor, Teachers and student families will have a big decision to make April 4, 2023 during our hometown municipal election. Long time school board members have presided over our current school …
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1/19/23
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Ever since I was elected to public office, fighting for the working-class folks of Missouri has always been my top priority. Unlike many of my colleagues here in Washington, I grew up in a …
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By Jason Smith
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1/19/23
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Work in any profession long enough and you’ll hopefully end up working with someone who makes a true impact, both personally and in your career. I’ve been working in newspapers for more …
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By Robert Cox
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1/5/23
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Happy New Year! With 2022 in the rearview mirror, it’s time for a new Congress to begin – one that can finally start addressing the multitude of crises our country faces. House …
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By Jason Smith
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1/5/23
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With less than two weeks to go before they lose control of the House of Representatives, they decided to ram through yet ANOTHER $2 trillion reckless spending bill the day before Christmas Eve. …
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By Jason Smith
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12/30/22
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It is good that we still have free speech and we can express our thoughts and concerns in our local newspaper. Unfortunately, the majority of the voters do not read this part of the paper. Some of …
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12/30/22
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Dear Editor Excuse me. It is increasingly baffling to scientists, ecologists, macro-economists and loving Christians among us that so many of us, on both sides of the political spectrum are failing …
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12/30/22
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Dear EditorIf you want to see what is right in Perryville, drive around the Court House and check out all of the Christmas lights, they are beautiful. I recently attended a PCMH public board meeting. …
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12/22/22
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I’ve spent the majority of my adult life celebrating holidays on days other than the actual date. Work schedules, travel problems, health issues — all have conspired in one way or another …
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By Robert Cox
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12/22/22
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Merry Christmas! It’s the special time of year when we gather together with our treasured holiday traditions and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many of us have fond childhood memories of …
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By Jason Smith
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12/22/22
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For years, conservatives have suspected that Big Tech has worked to silence their viewpoints and ensure that liberal ideology is dominant across the Internet. On Twitter, prominent conservatives have …
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By Jason Smith
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12/15/22
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In his collection of Lake Woebegone stories, Leaving Home, Garrison Keillor shared an impression about the holiday season, one that has stuck with me through the years. “A lovely thing …
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By Robert Cox
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12/15/22
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Dear Editor, Superman, step aside. This time it was Superwoman who came to the rescue. She refused to just sit there and witness the death of a local tradition. Donning her blue cape, she flew down …
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12/8/22
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Dear Editor, School Boards Matter! Our community has the upside potential to reach a new level of excellence in Education. Imagine a system where your children and grandchildren can be prepared for a …
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12/8/22
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