It was an honor to meet with Cottleville Chief of Police Dave McCune to discuss the important work his department is doing to keep the community safe and thank him and his officers for their dedicated service. Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect Missouri families and keep our communities safe. I remain committed to standing with our men and women in blue and ensuring they have the necessary resources and support.

I enjoyed meeting with Ron Black of the @NSPE to discuss the important role Missouri’s engineers play in strengthening our infrastructure, driving innovation, and supporting economic growth. With so much new development underway across #MO03, the expertise and hard work of our engineers are critical to turning these projects into reality and helping our communities continue to grow and thrive.

Today, on Columbus Day, we recognize the courage and determination of Christopher Columbus, whose historic 1492 voyage connected the Old World and the New World. His voyage helped set in motion the events that ultimately led to the establishment of the American colonies and the founding of the United States. We honor his spirit of exploration and willingness to venture into the unknown, which forever changed the course of history.

I enjoyed catching up with Mayor Stephen Thompson and local business leaders from Great Southern Bank, Frontline Inspections, Leaps & Bounds, Peoples Bank & Trust, MaidPro, Forest Park Capital, and Autumn and Blues at the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce! We had a great discussion about how we can continue working together to support our local businesses and strengthen #MO03.

The alleged actions of these two illegal aliens are absolutely heinous. This has unfortunately become far too common in our nation. Our prayers are with the victim, a 17-year-old girl and her family. I commend the Washington County Sheriff’s office for their quick action and hope for swift justice. These men must be held accountable for their actions, deported and never allowed to enter our country again. https://t.co/4JqzRZMZe0

I had such a great time visiting Brewer Science in Maries County and learning more about their work developing next-generation materials. Since 1981, Brewer science has been at the forefront of innovation in advanced packaging and smart devices, making an impact in industries around the world. Thank you for allowing me to hear about all the incredible work that you do and for all the things you do to give back to the community. It is inspiring to see a Missouri company making a global impact while remaining dedicated to the people and communities here at home!

I had the pleasure of visiting Appliance Outlet Superstore and meeting with the owner, Tyler Monda. It was great to learn more about his business and hear about the work he is doing to serve customers and families in our community. Thank you to Tyler for taking the time to meet with me and share his story. Local businesses like Appliance Outlet Superstore play such an important role in keeping our community strong!

I had a wonderful time joining the Mayor of Cuba, Pitts Lesesne to visit Hayes Family Shoe Store and meet with the owner Jeff Bouse. Since 1950, Hayes Family Shoe Store has been a great example of a local business that helps make our community so special for generations.  Thank you to Mayor Pitts for showing me around!

It was an honor to stop by the Cuba Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Cuba Fire House to speak with constituents during Fire Safety Month and discuss the importance of fire safety in our community. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our volunteer firefighters for the time, dedication, and hard work they put in to protect our families and neighborhoods. Your willingness to serve and keep our communities safe does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do.

I had a wonderful time visiting Clenin Farm Supply with Mayor Mike Staton, Prosecuting Attorney Derik Kinde, Jake Vogel, and State Representative Willard Haley. It was great hearing directly from a local business serving farmers, and families and learning more about the work they are doing to support our community. Thank you to Tyler Clenin for taking the time to share Clenin Farm’s story and for their continued commitment to Missouri agriculture and the local community.