May 19, 2026
Santa Fe Times Opinion
Bringing the end of session home
Bringing the end of session home
Kansas City Royalty
I am proud to share that the Show Me Sports Investment Act is already delivering results for Missouri. The Kansas City Royals have announced they are staying in our state.
Supporting agriculture
The budget arrived in the Senate and work on it has begun in earnest. The Senate Appropriations Committee worked tirelessly on the budget last week, going through each page one-by-one. This week it came to the Senate floor for the body’s discussion and vote.
Highway 13 Butterfly Trail
MU Extension Field Specialist Missouri Highway 13 extends nearly the full length of the state, running from Bethany near the Iowa border to Branson at the Arkansas state line.
The Beat: Hometown feeling – rural community coming together
For this month’s issue of The Beat, I found myself searching for the right words. In past editions, I’ve written about storm preparedness, the development of a CERT team, and other topics centered on readiness and resilience. And while this season has already brought its share of severe weather—reminding us once again of the importance of preparation— there are some things in life we simply cannot prepare for.
Protecting health care
Senate Bill 1602 is intended to provide MU Health Care with the benefit of a legal doctrine known as “state action immunity.” This doctrine would reduce antitrust uncertainty and allow MU Health Care to more quickly collaborate with health care providers within its 25-county service area. The goal is to create flexibility so partnerships can move forward in a timely manner to stabilize services and preserve long-term access to local care for Missouri communities.