Stories from Saturday, January 15, 2022

The University of Missouri made a difficult decision Friday. It has canceled its annual January event for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event was scheduled to be held Jan. 22 at the Black River Coliseum, under a rebranded Ag Connect. Long called Ag Expo, the event was expected to bring together those who work in the agriculture business to visit, network and learn as it has for many years...

Two years since the first COVID case in the USA, the number of infections are at an all-time high. I appreciate Director Donald Kauerauf of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services coming to meet with me this week to discuss the crisis...

We returned to the state capitol building Wednesday, Jan. 5, for the start of the 2022 legislative session, which is officially the second regular session of the 101st General Assembly. House members returned to Jefferson City with a current split of 110 Republicans, 49 Democrats, and four vacant seats...