
This Week in Missouri Politics – February 22, 2026
Scott Faughn is joined by Navy Veteran and business owner Taylor Burks.

Opinion: Farmers Know Their Land Best – Trust them to Make Decisions
Today, Missouri legislators are considering legislation that would eliminate a farmer’s ability to diversify their land through solar energy development. At its core, this debate…

Press Release: In Missouri REALTORS® Court Victory, Judge Rules Misleading and Prejudicial “Ballot Candy” Must be Stripped From Proposal Weakening Citizens’ Initiative Petition Power
In a Missouri REALTORS® legal victory for voter protection, a judge is stripping misleading and prejudicial “ballot candy” from a legislatively-approved ballot measure that would…

Taylor Burks Launches Bid for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District
Taylor Burks, a Navy veteran and former Boone County official, is entering the race for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District. Burks, of Hartsburg, brings a resume…

Press Release: Tim Bosch Announces Candidacy for Missouri House of Representatives, District 98
Manchester, MO — Tim Bosch, a lifelong Missourian, retired telecommunications area manager, and lifelong community member, announces run for the Missouri House of Representatives in…

Press Release: Local Businessman and Pacific Alderman Rafael Madrigal Announces Campaign for County Auditor
Pacific, MO — Rafael Madrigal, local businessman, financial professional, former Pacific Alderman, and former Pacific Planning and Zoning Commissioner, today announced his candidacy for County…
