Missouri’s Child Care Crisis (HB 870)We took action this week to address the lack of affordable child care in the state.I know there is a child care crisis in our communities and in our state. …
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By Rick Francis
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4/14/23
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Dear Editor, A hot south wind blows at the crossroads, a wind so heavy with a dim dark heat it begs the question, where should we go from here? Christians are at a pivotal time in world …
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4/14/23
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Dear Editor, I live in Perryville, but I work in Cape. I’ve been out here about 16 years from the west. I used to live in a big city and I’m used to crazy traffic, high-volume …
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4/14/23
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Pure chaos. That’s the best way to describe the situation on our southern border. President Joe Biden has spent his entire presidency taking a sledgehammer to the Trump administration’s …
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By Jason Smith
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3/30/23
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Dear Editor Dr. Joe Hutchison has dedicated his entire adult life to serving his community! When you bump into Joe at Roziers grocer at 7:30 a.m. and mention a toothache to Doc at 8:05 a.m. …
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3/30/23
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Dear Editor It has been my privilege to serve on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees for more than 20 years. During this time we have had four different hospital administrators all …
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3/30/23
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Dear Editor During the candidate forum last Thursday, there was a question asked out of protocol. I was told the question was created by a hospital board member sitting at a table with at least two …
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3/30/23
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My name is William “Bill” Bohnert and I am the newest member of the Perry County board of Trustees. I was elected in April Of 2022 by the citizens of Perry County to be a fiduciary …
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3/30/23
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Update on three of my bills: 1. My German Heritage Corridor legislation, HB 200, which adds Perry County to the existing corridor was voted out of Tourism committee unanimously and will now move to …
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By Rick Francis
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3/9/23
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Dear Editor What should a non-profit board member not do: Fail to understand fiduciary duties Fail to provide effective oversight Avoiding hard questions Avoiding transparency Insufficient conflict …
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3/9/23
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Dear Editor For 70 years, our hospital has provided healthcare to us and our neighboring communities. Why has it been losing ratings in recent years.? It seems like a lack of interest and experience, …
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3/9/23
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Last week, House Republicans took an important step in our efforts to hold President Joe Biden accountable for his wasteful spending that is fueling the worst spike in prices in a generation. With …
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By Jason Smith
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3/9/23
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To the EditorAbout a year ago, in this section of the Newspaper I asked: Why does our local hospital have two Boards? Not having received a printed answer, I’ll try again. But first... Our …
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3/2/23
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To the Editor:Our community is joining together with the help of the American Legion & the Republic-Monitor to celebrate Commitment & Citizenship as we move forward as …
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3/2/23
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is quickly rising as one of our nation’s top foreign adversaries. Whether it’s stealing Americans’ intellectual property, collecting large amounts …
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By Jason Smith
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3/2/23
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Last week’s letter by the Board of Trustees regarding Dr Hutchison being a liar caught me by surprise! I feel that he has asked good questions that has not been answered. I challenge the board …
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor, Joe Hutchison (Dr. Joe Hutchison) has announced his candidacy for the elected hospital board. Let’s get another qualified person on the board/ Go vote and vote for Joe. We …
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor, Dear Lord please watch over us big and small Melancholy curious times may be in our midst, but ONE and ONE only illuminates our community! Recent letters in the paper from all corners …
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor,In response to the recent publications of the PCMH public board stating that my husband, Joe, has lied to this community and continues to spread rumors, these statements are blatantly …
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2/23/23
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This week three of my bills were heard in committee meetings: 1. My Ste. Genevieve mining bill, House Bill (HB) 982, was well supported by Ste. Genevieve residents who filled the Rural Community …
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By Rick Francis
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2/23/23
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For too long, Washington special interests and big corporations have shaped the policies that impact hardworking Americans. That’s why, as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, my …
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By Jason Smith
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Dr. Joe Hutchison’s paid advertisement in the Republic-Monitor’s Feb. 9th edition. It is unfortunate to write this letter, but we think it is …
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2/17/23
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Dear Editor A friend of mine, Joe Hutchison, who is a candidate for the PCMH public board, has been accused of mistruths for asking pertinent and probing questions concerning the management of our …
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2/17/23
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Dear Editor Perry County Hospital has been here for 70 years. It has provided life saving care for many. There seems to be a rush to change for a Mercy affiliation. My question is why the rush? We …
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2/17/23
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It’s no secret that Joe Biden struggles with the truth. Throughout his career, he’s made up stories and invented facts to help win support for his political agenda. But during his State …
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By Jason Smith
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2/17/23
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