Securing Our Elections: The Imperative for SAVE Act Reforms
In our great nation, the integrity of our electoral process stands as a pillar of democracy. As Missouri’s Secretary of State, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that outdated systems impose on election officials—challenges that can compromise our most sacred democratic practices. It is time…
The Case for Transparency: Why Missouri’s Sportsbook Rules Should Follow the Standard Rulemaking Process
Missouri’s proposed sportsbook regulations have sparked considerable debate and interest, particularly with claims that the state could generate up to $50 million annually for education from sportsbook revenue. These advertisements, promoting the benefits of legalized sports betting, have stirred excitement. Still, they’ve also raised important…
Local Schools Thrive, DESE Fails: Centralized Control Is Missouri’s Education Problem
In Missouri, local school districts like Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV are shining examples of what’s possible when educators focus on kids, not bureaucracy. Yet, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is dragging them—and our students—down with its…
