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Congressman Alford discusses tax act extension with local businesses

Today, Congressman Mark Alford convened a roundtable in Fayette, Missouri, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and local small businesses.

By Central Missouri News | Mar 21, 2025

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Broadcasters Caucus launched by bipartisan group in 119th Congress

By Central Missouri News | Mar 20, 2025

Today, Congressmen Mark Alford, Mike Flood, Brendan Boyle, and Darren Soto announced the launch of the Broadcasters Caucus for the 119th Congress.

Montgomery County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.1% in 2022

By Central Missouri News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Montgomery County, providing an average of $1,060 per capita to residents.

Resolution designates March 18 as National Agriculture Day

By Central Missouri News | Mar 18, 2025

Today, Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri and Congressman Jim Costa of California introduced a resolution to designate March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day.

Gasconade County: Income Maintenance made up 1.9% of total income in 2022

By Central Missouri News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Gasconade County, providing an average of $906 per capita to residents.

Camden County residents received $14,956 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 25th in Missouri

In 2022, residents of Camden County received an average of $14,956 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th highest in Missouri.

Congressmen request USDA extend deadlines for federal energy code compliance

Congressmen Mark Alford and Tracey Mann have formally requested an extension from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding compliance deadlines for federal energy code mandates.

Legislation reintroduced in Congress aims to preserve stepped-up basis for inherited assets

Ahead of National Agriculture Day, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) has joined a group of representatives in reintroducing legislation to maintain the stepped-up basis provision within the tax code.

Dent County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Dent County, providing an average of $1,404 per capita to residents.

Miller County: Residents received $28.92 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Central Missouri News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Miller County, providing an average of $1,138 per capita to residents.

Morgan County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By Central Missouri News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $1,136 per capita to residents.

Alford introduces act to relocate SBA workers closer to rural communities

Ahead of a House Small Business Subcommittee hearing, Mark Alford, Chairman of the Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee, introduced the Returning SBA to Main Street Act.

Congressman Alford supports funding bill backing Trump's agenda

Today, Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, expressed his support for H.R. 1968, known as the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.

Congressman urges SBA office move from Kansas City to Columbia

Congressman Mark Alford, representing Missouri's 4th District and chairing the House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, has formally requested a relocation of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Kansas...

Washington County: Income Maintenance made up 4.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.1% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $1,529 per capita to residents.

Dent County ranks 18th highest in Missouri for per capita government transfer income at $15,593 in 2022

By Central Missouri News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Dent County received an average of $15,593 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in Missouri.

Crawford County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Central Missouri News | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $1,282 per capita to residents.

Alford and Thanedar propose bill increasing SBA loan limits

By Central Missouri News | Mar 7, 2025

Congressmen Mark Alford and Shri Thanedar have announced the reintroduction of the "Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONs) Act" (H.R.1893).