Opinions
Dear Constituents,
Last week, we concluded my first legislative session as your State Representative. I want to reiterate what an honor it is to represent you, the citizens of District 154, in Jefferson City. I learned a lot from this session, and I am happy to be back in our community to...
As a father, I understand the hopes parents have for their children’s future—and the worries that come with preparing to pay for it. Whether your dream is to send your child to college, help them pursue a skilled trade, or support them in other educational goals, planning ahead can make all the...
Who was afraid of a little rainy forecast? Willow Springs Alumni sure wasn’t on Saturday! Over three hundred attended the all-school reunion at the EAA Hangar. The biggest surprise was it did not rain on us!
Thank you to all that attended. They came from Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona,...
I bought an item today at Wal Mart that was imported from Viet Nam. The total charge was $12.04. The tax was $1.20. That is a tax rate of 9.96%. I just made my first payment on the Trump tariff.
Elizabeth Hykes, Willow Springs
Happy days were here again on May 24th starting with a largely attended pancake breakfast honoring the Willow Springs Alumni at the Methodist Church. It was hosted by the WS Rotary Club.
Following it was a Welcome Alumni lunch at Bailey Chevrolet around noon.
The finale was from 3:00 pm...
Genesis 2:20 - And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper for him.
Before 2012, I pastored a church inside the city limits of Mountain View for 3 years. During that time, a very dear friend...
Budget Highlights
With the budget finalized and session over, I wanted to share with you some of the budget items I fought to include in the budget this year. I believe each of these items will help improve our district and elevate our communities. I am a firm believer in working to cut as much...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
Session Adjourns with Major Wins for Missouri
The First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly officially adjourned on Thursday, May 15, 2025. After nearly five months of deliberation, negotiation, and hard work, the General Assembly...
Dear Editor,
I bought an item today at Wal Mart that was imported from Viet Nam. The total charge was $12.04. The tax was $1.20. That is a tax rate of 9.96%. I just made my first payment on the Trump tariff.
Elizabeth Hykes
Willow Springs
As your Missouri State Treasurer, my mission is simple: protect your hard-earned money and invest it wisely. This legislative session, that meant taking meaningful action to ensure taxpayer dollars are never used to support hostile foreign powers—and standing firm against progressive financial...