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Holly Thompson Rehder

Holly Thompson Rehder is the state senator for District 27 in the Missouri General Assembly.

Protecting children and empowering parents

Saturday, February 18, 2023

It is nearly 400 miles from Sikeston to Kansas City. That's about the same distance a Southeast Missouri resident would have to drive to get to Atlanta, Chicago or Des Moines. Despite this great distance, I think we all felt a sense of hometown pride watching the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl last weekend. You could certainly feel the excitement this week at the State Capitol, as nearly every conversation began with "How 'bout those Chiefs!" The game had so much impact, the Senate adjourned a day early so legislators could attend the victory parade. Congratulations to Kansas City and the Chiefs.

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