Rebuilding Our Roads, Bridges, and High-Speed Internet
In the 21st century, reliable infrastructure is not a luxury—it is a necessity for modern survival. For too long, the communities across Missouri’s 4th District have watched tax dollars flow out, while our local roads crumble, our bridges face critical safety risks, and our utility grids fall behind.
Investing in our infrastructure means investing in our people. When we rebuild our towns, we create good-paying local jobs, support small businesses, and ensure our rural communities can compete and thrive in a global economy.
Our Priorities for Modernizing Missouri’s Infrastructure
1. Universal High-Speed Internet Access
High-speed internet is no longer optional; it is as essential as electricity and clean water. Our students need it for homework, our farmers need it for modern agricultural tech, and our families need it for telehealth. We must treat broadband as a public utility and guarantee reliable, affordable, high-speed internet access to every single home and business in our rural communities, closing the digital divide once and for all.
2. Fixing Crumbling Roads and Structural Bridges
Missourians rely on our transportation network every single day to get to work, transport grain, and get our kids to school safely. We will prioritize federal funding directly for the repair and modernization of our rural highways, county roads, and structurally deficient bridges. We need to fix what we have before spending money on bloated, unnecessary projects elsewhere.
3. Modernizing Aging Local Utilities and Clean Water Systems
Every family deserves access to clean, safe drinking water and a reliable energy grid that won’t fail during extreme weather. We must invest heavily in upgrading our municipal water systems, replacing outdated pipes, and reinforcing our regional electrical grids. These upgrades will lower long-term utility costs for families and prevent costly emergency failures.
4. Expanding Reliable Rural Transit Options
For many seniors, veterans, and working families in our district, lack of transportation is a major barrier to healthcare and employment. We need to expand and support community-based rural transit options, ensuring that living in a small town doesn’t mean being cut off from essential services and economic opportunities.
The Bottom Line:
A stronger Missouri starts with a strong foundation. By bringing our infrastructure into the modern era, we aren’t just fixing roads and wires—we are ensuring that our rural towns remain vibrant, connected places to raise a family for generations to come.