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Missouri schools closed last April in an effort to slow the spread of the virus and keep teachers, students and their families safe in the early days of the pandemic and the unknowns it posed. While …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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4/14/21
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Luke 24:6-7: “He is not here; he has risen!”
Today is Good Friday, the day when Jesus suffered and died on the cross to save us from our sins. It seems ironic that a day with such tragedy be …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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4/7/21
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This week is Holy Week. It’s a big week for Christians. It’s the time we pause to reflect on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who took on human nature precisely so he …
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By Ralph Voss, Contributing Columnist
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3/31/21
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The American Dream and the various cultures we have here are a huge part of what makes this country great. We are a nation of people whose families were at all one point or another, immigrants …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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3/31/21
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On Tuesday, the House passed the first notable bipartisan piece of legislation of the year, and I was proud to be a part of it. Together, my colleagues, Congresswoman Young Kim, Congresswoman Carolyn …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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3/24/21
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Defunding the police, taxpayer-funded elections, restricting Second Amendment rights, and a massive partisan spending package disguised as coronavirus relief. These are the bills the House of …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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3/17/21
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As the oldest military force in our nation’s history, the National Guard dates back to the pre-Revolutionary War militias in the colonies. This year actually marks its 385th birthday. The National …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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3/10/21
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With 2/3 of our state covered in farmland and being home to the second highest number of farms in the nation, Missouri knows a little something about the agricultural business. Our state is home to …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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3/3/21
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Every February since 1976, America has come together to celebrate Black History Month and the contributions of African Americans to our nation and its history. It was originally just a one-week …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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2/24/21
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Presidents’ Day was originally created to observe the birthdays of two of our nation’s greatest Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. And while it is now more of a holiday to …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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2/17/21
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Missourians now have access to a secure registry tool that will help them to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. The newly-created Missouri Vaccine Navigator can be reached online at …
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2/17/21
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This year marks the 48th anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Each January, tens of thousands of Americans from across the country gather in Washington, …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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2/10/21
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Well, that didn’t take long. After months of promising unity and pledging to be the President for every American in his inaugural address, it only took a few hours for President Biden to issue …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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2/3/21
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On Wednesday morning President Trump and his wife Melania walked out of the White House and boarded Marine One on the south lawn, marking the end of the 45th Presidency of the United States. While …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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1/27/21
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In my June 26th Bulletin, I wrote that our law enforcement officers “commit to a life where their own personal safety comes second to everyone around them. They put their lives on the line every …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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1/13/21
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On Dec. 21, Congress passed another historic rescue package that President Trump has signed into law to aid in our nation’s continued recovery and help get 2021 started off on the right foot. This …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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1/6/21
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We don’t often think of Polio anymore because no new cases have been diagnosed in the U.S. since 1979 – thanks to a vaccine. Researchers started work on the Polio vaccine in the 1930’s, but it …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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12/23/20
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Surrounded by more miles of shoreline than the entire state of California – over 1,100 – Missouri’s Third District is home to beautiful views, an abundance of activities for water lovers, and …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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12/16/20
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From our favorite restaurants, ice cream shops, hardware stores, florists, barbers, you name it – local small businesses hold a special place in towns across America. There is something about …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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12/9/20
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While Thanksgiving is always a special time to look back on the year and think about what we’re grateful for, counting our blessings this year it is especially important. It is no secret that this …
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By Blaine Luektemeyer
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12/2/20
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