4/11/11
Many of us in the 163rd District enjoy hunting and fishing. We participate as a family and enjoy eating the bounty of the hunt. Whether it is the first time our father taught us how to bait a hook or...
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Agriculture, the number one industry in Missouri, drives of our rural economy in the 163rd District. Many of us depend on the money farmers spend in the area for our own livelihood. We have a great...
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As we observe Easter may our remembrance always be about the true meaning. While some may enjoy the time off and the traditions that are associated with the holiday, let us never forget the price paid...
View Article5/2/2011
As the heavens opened and the rain fell over the last couple of weeks, our creeks and rivers rose to unprecedented levels. The rush of water across the area is putting pressure on the levee system so...
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"Help others and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and new meaning it will...
View ArticleRep. Kent Hampton to open district office in Malden
Rep. Kent Hampton, R-Malden, is pleased to announce the opening of his district office on June 2. The office will be located in the Malden Community Center, 607 N. Douglass, in Malden. "Opening an...
View Article6/6/11
Watching the American flag fluttering freely in a light summer breeze reminds me of the battles fought to gain liberty. Our flag is a visual aid and serves as a picture of freedom in the eyes of the...
View Article6/13/11
This Sunday, besides being an opportunity to worship at the church of your choice, you also have the opportunity to recognize the fathers across the United States with Father's Day. Fathers have many...
View Article6/20/2011
The major news in Missouri this year has been the inclement weather. The tornadoes in St. Louis and Joplin and the flooding here in Southeast Missouri continue to dominate the news coming out of the...
View Article6/27/11
Monday, we will gather with family and friends to celebrate the birth of America, and knowing we live in the best country in the world, I echo this sentiment. This Independence Day, as we gather for...
View Article7/11/11
Many of the representatives who have spent time in Joplin say that the pictures on television didn't accurately reflect the devastation that the tornado wreaked on the city. Now, after spending time...
View Article7/18/11
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Many of us recall the image on television as Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon 42 years ago this week. This triumph of American ingenuity...
View Article7/25/11 Capitol Report
Numerous bills from this past legislative session gained final approval as the deadline for the governor to sign bills passed. This gives us the opportunity to review what has become law. Every year,...
View Article8/1/11 Capitol Report
Family is important to all of us¸ and we would risk life or limb to protect them. This is particularly true when it comes to our children. We worked hard in the Missouri House last session to protect...
View Article8/15/11 Capitol Report
At the beginning of this past session, the House committed itself to improving the business climate and creating jobs here in Missouri. And we passed several bills that moved the state forward on this...
View Article8/22/11 Capitol Report
From the tornadoes that hit St. Louis, Joplin and Sedalia to the flooding in the southeastern and northwestern parts of the state, Mother Nature has ravaged our state this year with numerous deaths and...
View Article8/29/11 Capitol Report
In the face of the economic challenges our state faces, getting our economy back on track and getting Missourians back to work must be our top priority in the legislature. We followed through on this...
View Article9/12/11 Capitol Report
We are halfway through September and the official start to fall is just around the corner. The leaves will begin transforming into an array of bright oranges, yellows and other beautiful colors. It is...
View Article9/19/11 Capitol Report
The sausage making of American politics has always been messy. From the inception of the Constitution to the recent debt ceiling debate, both sides of the political spectrum fight hard on principles...
View ArticleVeterans Day
VETERANS DAY: Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America sets aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat....
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