Opinion: Congress Should Pass Fair Billing Legislation to Make Healthcare More Affordable
Rising healthcare costs are making it harder for patients to get the care they need without breaking the bank. Sadly, rampant consolidation by major corporate health systems and hospitals are only exacerbating the issue, often inflating costs for patients without expanding any tangible benefits or delivering a meaningful difference in the quality of care or services provided.
Council approves rezoning for residential development near Busch Memorial Conservation Area
A large-scale, 239-home residential development near the northwest boundary of the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area has been approved by the O’Fallon City Council.
O’Fallon approves annexation of Tall Tree Farm and Canine Country Kennel
At its Aug. 22 meeting, the O’Fallon City Council approved a petition for voluntary annexation of 161.6 acres located at 9260 and 10102 Hwy. DD. Much of this land is adjacent to the northwest boundary of the 6,950.8-acre August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.
Proclamation to O’fallon native Brandon Miller for making Team USA.
I presented a proclamation to O’fallen native Brandon Miller for making Team USA. Story from News Channel 5 begins at 24:15
City looks to install EV charging station, seeks federal grant
O’Fallon will proceed with installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at selected city properties, if it can take advantage of the 2024 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program that is part of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in Nov. 2022. The grant would cover 80% of the cost for the EV charging stations.
Letter to Congressman Smith’s office is Rolla to thank him for his great work for our seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare
I drove to Congressman Smith’s office is Rolla to deliver this letter attached to thank him for the great work he’s done for our seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare.
St. Charles County honors fallen Marine
St. Charles leaders and residents came together on Friday, May 3, to honor Marine Corps. Sgt. Colin Arslanbas’s life. People lined Interstate 70 and provided a hero’s welcome that stretched from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to St. Charles County.
New gun shop, frozen custard shop, coffee shop approved for O’Fallon
At its Feb. 22 meeting, the O’Fallon City Council approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for a new gun shop, a rezoning and a CUP for a new frozen custard shop with drive-thru, and a CUP for a new coffee shop with drive-thru.
Opinion: Sen. Durbin’s Bill Will Hurt Local Economy & Families
The more I learn about the “Credit Card Competition Act” the more compelled I feel to speak out. It’s another example of Congress writing a bill with its own interests in mind rather than communities like ours.
Testify on HB1837
Today I had planned to go to Jeff City to testify on HB1837 but was unable to make it so I wanted to post for you my submitted written testimony. This bill will be heard in committee at 2:00 today in general laws.