South KC News

Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 4th district, shared several updates via social media on June 4, 2025. His posts covered a range of topics from government fiscal policy to local sports and community stories.

In a post made at 19:32 UTC, Rep. Alford announced that his office had received a rescissions package from President Biden's administration, identifying $9.4 billion in taxpayer savings as highlighted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He emphasized the need to address "waste, fraud, and abuse found in our government," expressing readiness for the House GOP to codify these cuts. The full tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day at 20:00 UTC, Rep. Alford extended his well-wishes to a group he referred to as "Show-Me Superstar men" who were competing against Lenoir-Rhyne in a World Series Semifinal Showdown. He encouraged them with the phrase "Keep The Stable Rollin'!" More details are available here.

At 20:39 UTC, Rep. Alford shared an uplifting story about Renee McDaniel’s son Nolan, who has autism and was home alone when smoke alarms went off in their house. Nolan called 911 and waited outside for assistance; the Belton Police Department arrived promptly within two minutes. This incident was used by Alford to highlight positive aspects of Missouri's 4th district community spirit. The complete post is accessible here.

Mark Alford replaced former U.S Congress member Vicky Hartzler in 2023 and has been actively serving since then. Born in Baytown, Texas in 1963, he now resides in Lake Winnebago and holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin.