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America is at its best when we get big government out of the way and give people the freedom to innovate and succeed. It’s when the government invades people's lives, starts dictating everything we do, and bureaucrats decide they know better than us that we see America at its worst. That’s why Ronald Reagan used to say, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”

As we wrap up 2025, I’m reflecting on what has been a busy year and looking forward to what’s ahead. We’ve gotten much accomplished and I’m proud of the things that I’ve specifically been able to get done. After being named the “Most Effective Legislator” of the last Congress, the bar was certainly high for this year, but my commitment is to always work diligently to get important things across the finish line. To that end, there were several pieces of legislation that were signed into law this past year that are beneficial to North Missourians and the country.

Anyone who has ever built a road, undertaken a water project, or constructed a home knows that the permitting process can hamstring the whole thing. While permits do serve a purpose, there’s no need for them to be overly burdensome or cause massive delays, particularly at the federal level.