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With the right anti-fraud information, you can help protect those you love. Here are the five most important resources about Social Security scams that you should know about: • Find out how to spot fake calls and emails and what to do if you get one on our Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams page…

The start of a new academic year for our schools provides an opportunity for a fresh start, a moment of reflection and the opportunity to create actionable plans for growth. The growth we seek does not have to be large or grand. Small, incremental changes that move us in a shared direction are necessary in…

North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez was just 32 years old when he was taken from us—senselessly gunned down at what should have been a routine traffic stop last month. Born in North Kansas City, Officer Vasquez was known as a “shining star” of his department and a pillar of his community. He began…

Farmers dealing with excessive stress now have a new resource they can access for help. The Missouri Department of Agriculture recently announced the new AgriStress Helpline to provide 24/7 assistance to farm families struggling with mental health. The new helpline is part of the AgriSafe Network, which is a non-profit organization comprised of health professionals…

We enjoy something not only as Americans, but as Missourians, not everyone can claim. Years ago, the Missouri Legislature allowed citizens to gather petition signatures and place something on the ballot for everyone to decide. This allows people to go around the Missouri General Assembly on those occasions when they believe there is no time…

With many schools starting in September, our online resources for educators are great for teaching people about Social Security! Chances are a student will know someone who receives retirement or disability benefits. Our educator’s toolkit is a great way to introduce our many programs to a new audience and show them that our programs help…

The other day I heard something disturbing if not startling. America is losing newspapers at the rate of two per week or roughly 100 per year. At this rate, in a couple of decades print journalism will be finished with the possible exception of ones such as the New York Times which may have a…

First it was the “Green New Deal,” then it was “Build Back Better,” now it’s the “Inflation Reduction Act.” You can call it whatever name you like, but no matter how much lipstick you slather on President Biden’s massive tax-and-spending spree, it’s still a pig covered in manure. Despite the new name, the so-called “Inflation…

One of the major aspects of Missouri’s recent primary was the number of races for which there actually was no contest. In more than half of the 180 state legislative districts on the ballot, one of the two major parties did not have a candidate. That meant that in those 100-single-party district primaries, the primary…

The ability to cast a vote on Election Day is a fundamental part of our representative republic. An individual’s vote is reflective of that person’s voice and the ability to choose who represents them at all levels of government. While we all come from different backgrounds, each of our voices count the same on Election…