Voices

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, United States Representative District 4

Bio: I represent Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. I currently serve on the House Agriculture and…

Finley Gibbs, Candidate for 13th Circuit Judge, Division I

Bio: I live in Columbia and have been married for 30 years to Becky. We…

A Capitol Conversation: The McCaskill-Hawley Race

Missouri’s August primary election produced few surprises, particularly with the race for the U.S. Senate…

Local Perspective: An Economic Catalyst

As we chart our future at MU, we are focusing our energy on providing a world-class,…

Local Perspective: A ‘Kind of’ Government Loan

Too often, business leaders take a dim view of government programs, as many of them…

Opinion: The Henderson Branch Decision

Well, they have done it again! The mayor of Columbia and his troika of acolytes…

The Birds Have Landed

Evaluating the conditions of using Bird scooters. Last week, Jonathan Sessions and I were walking…

Art-filled Walls Improve Work Environment and Creativity

Bringing art from local artists into Columbia businesses. You know you are in Columbia when…

Local Perspective: We Are the First Responders

In my last two pieces, I’ve discussed the police department’s community policing efforts and the…

A Capitol Conversation: A Look into Mike Kehoe’s Past

Can Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe keep his new title? At this writing, he’s up…

Opinion: The Road Not Always Taken

On November’s ballot, voters will decide on increasing the tax on motor fuel by a…

Opinion: A Wasted $15 Million

The passage of Proposition A on the August primary ballot would have included Missouri in…