Great story about an incredible Columbia woman, Janice Dawson Threat, and her mission to empower kids in Columbia. I had the pleasure of seeing this operation first-hand last fall, and can say with confidence these kids are benefiting greatly from the work of Dr. Threat and her staff/volunteers. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY
Huge crowd on hand to welcome new MIZZOU Chancellor Dr. Alexander Cartwright to Columbia. His story is an amazing one, and really gives him an incredible perspective on the importance of public higher education. I am thrilled to have him leading this great campus!
What an awesome story —> Frederick Douglass High School graduates first A+ scholarship student. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY
It was great to tour the Phoenix Health Programsfacility in Columbia today and to talk about the great work they are doing in Mid-Missouri. They serve more than 2,000 men and women every year battling addiction and looking for hope and a better future. Their work is admirable and very much needed in our community!
Great information from the Boone Hospital Center Board of Trustees this evening at The Arc. The lease between the Board and BJC is approaching completion and they have an important decision on whether to reaffirm the current partnership with BJC or explore new partnership options. I appreciate their commitment to gathering the input of the … Continued
Honored to join leaders from Columbia Public Schools, Stephens College and Columbia College for the first signing for their new EdX initiative — a great new program where local students receive scholarships to a local college or university and agree to come back and teach in Columbia for a period of years. I love seeing … Continued
Great to have some Christian Chapel AcademyEagles with me at the Capitol today. Their principal (Bekah Jouret) is pretty awesome!
I am happy to report the Missouri Legislature passed a budget this week that: 1 –> Is balanced. We’re not spending more money than you, the taxpayers, have entrusted us with. 2 –> Fully funds the K-12 foundation formula for the first time in its existence. We believe in the next generation of students and … Continued
Talked to a great group of students from Our Lady of Lourdes at the Capitol today. One day soon, they’ll be able to see over the dais.
It was a privilege to present the Boonville Visitors Center w/ a Missouri Preservation award at the Capitol today. This is a really neat Cooper County asset that everyone in Mid-Mo should take an afternoon and check out!