Show-Me State Times

Congresswoman Cori Bush, who represents Missouri's 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared a series of tweets addressing both tragic and uplifting events within her community. Her social media posts reflect her ongoing commitment to addressing pressing issues such as gun violence and supporting local talent.

On December 2, 2024, Bush expressed her sorrow over the death of Colin Brown. She stated: "I'm devastated by the tragic loss of 16yo Colin Brown. My heart goes out to his loved ones & the entire CBC community facing this unimaginable pain." She emphasized the need for urgent action to address gun violence, which she described as an epidemic affecting children's futures.

The following day, on December 3, 2024, Bush posted a link encouraging followers to read more about an unspecified topic: "Read more here https://t.co/TK304hC4Bi"

In another tweet on December 3, she congratulated Matthew Wasser from Pattonville High School for winning MO-01’s Congressional App Challenge with his app "Town Talk." Bush wrote: "Congratulations to this year’s winner of MO-01’s Congressional App Challenge—Matthew Wasser from @Pattonville_HS for his app, Town Talk, which fosters community connections through digital bulletin boards." She praised Wasser's achievement and expressed eagerness to see more of his work.