Capitol Report: Halfway point of legislative session
By Rep. Todd Richardson, District 154 Work in Jefferson City is in full swing as we near the halfway point of the legislative session. The House of Representatives has already passed a number of important pieces of legislation and that work will only intensify in the weeks ahead. VOTER ID Ensuring the integrity of our [...]
Personal Style: Breaking the jean-etic code
By Tammy Hilderbrand, SEMO Times Columnist I am going to try to do the impossible. I am going to give you crucial information in this very column that has been found in volumes of scientific data, and even more importantly, in thousands of fitting rooms around the world. I am going to give to you [...]
Ask Joy: Remote controller
Dear Joy, I’m married and my wife is a serial remote hog. If I want to see her at night, I have to either watch “The Real Housewives…” of some city or one of the eight singing competitions currently showing. However, if I want to watch The History Channel or C-SPAN, she leaves the room. [...]
The Mayer Memo: Quick action to spur job creation
Three weeks before the midway point of the 2012 legislative session, I am proud to report the Senate has advanced the three priority bills I outlined in my opening day speech to help improve Missouri’s business climate. I appreciate my colleagues’ swift work that culminated with the Senate now passing and sending all three measures [...]
Real Estate: Just a rough little house
I recently got a call at about 7 p.m. from someone who had her home “for sale by owner.” It’s a gorgeous home in a great location. I’ve driven by it many times and really wished I could get the listing. She wanted me to come by and talk to her. This was one of the nicer (and [...]
Ask Joy: Any ladies interested in a shy guy?
Dear Joy, I know guys are supposed to be the ones to approach ladies to ask them out, but I’m just too shy to do it. As a result, some ladies who I may have had a chance with, misread my unassertiveness for me being uninterested. Others who I was interested in, ended up simply [...]
Personal Style: Trending now!
By Tammy Hilderbrand, SEMO Times Columnist One of the coolest things about technology is that it has put us all in touch with one another. Whether it’s an important piece of news happening around the world, or something happening right here in town, you can know about it immediately because of the Internet. That is [...]
The Mayer Memo: A new prevailing wage to protect taxpayers
This year, I’ve sponsored Senate Bill 439 that would go a long way to making sure taxpayers aren’t being fleeced when it comes to the rates they have to pay contractors on public building projects. Currently in Missouri, we have what is called prevailing wage. Prevailing wage is a wage set by the Division of [...]
Game Review: “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning”
By Rob Burson, SEMO Times Review Team “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” was released Tuesday by EA Games, 38 Studios and Big Huge Games. Designed by Ken Rolston, the lead designer of the third and fourth “Elder Scrolls” games and featuring artwork by Todd McFarlane, the creator of “Spawn,” and a storyline by R.A. Salvatore, noted [...]
Personal Style: Everything’s coming up roses
By Tammy Hilderbrand, SEMO Times Columnist There is no doubt, spring is just around the corner. I’ve even got a couple of daffodils blooming in my yard already. I’m noticing a little budding on some of my trees. Some will say it is too early for that. Some will say nature is getting ready to [...]
Real Estate: Nice guys (and gals) are top producers
George Washington Carver once said, “How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.” I had discussions last week with two different people on [...]
Ask Joy: Valentine’s Day suggestions
Dear Joy, I don’t know what to get my lady for Valentine’s Day. Any suggestions? Clueless in Poplar Bluff Clueless, Wow, so many options come to mind. Since I don’t know her, it is hard to be specific. Personally, I think calling in for flowers and having them delivered is a little lazy. I want [...]
Real Estate: Let’s bury a saint!
(Disclaimer: I’m writing this column late on Sunday night, and I’m a little punchy. So if you’re in a serious mood, skip me for now and come back later. It’s time to have a little fun and lighten up. On second thought, if you’re in a serious mood, read on. Maybe this is what you need). Let’s be honest [...]
Personal Style: Romance is in the air
By Tammy Hilderbrand, SEMO Times Columnist I am not real big on dressing for holidays. I got rid of all my Christmas sweaters when I stopped teaching full time. Kids love Christmas sweaters. So it was chic for teaching first grade, but not so much otherwise. And… sure… I’ll probably wear something green for St. [...]
Ask Joy: Compromising
Dear Joy, My girlfriend and I often have trouble compromising, especially recently. I often want to do one thing, and she very much wants to do another, and neither of us are very good at giving. Whenever I give, I can’t help but feel resentful, and when she gives in, I can tell she feels [...]
This week we report about the upcoming special election for the Poplar Bluff Public Library to collect an additional sales tax and replace its existing property tax; the Poplar Bluff Garden Club turns 75; Apron Liberation Day is today; and our Healthy Lifestyles expert is back, encouraging readers to celebrate!