Gender, Sports
Two of three voters don’t want biological males playing female sports(The Center Square) – Two out of three American voters are not in favor of transgender female student athletes competing on women's and girls' sports teams.The Center Square Voters' Voice… Read More
Education, Gender Identity
Three school district officials signed off on grant for ‘gender-affirming closet’ in Kansas City-area district months before belated rejection(The Heartlander) — Despite Kansas City-area Liberty Public Schools’ previous statement denying it applied for a grant for a “gender-affirming closet,” documents obtained by The Heartlander reveal three high-level district… Read More
Education, Springfield
‘Build-U’ offers teens a look into trade industry in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A trades program geared to teens is gaining traction in Springfield and could help address a shortage in the construction industry. The Springfield Contractors Association (SCA) has… Read More
Kansas City
‘Doesn’t cut it’: Lack of transparency in Clay County survey on tax for Kansas City Royals damages poll’s credibility, observers argueLocal media this week dutifully reported results of a poll showing Clay County voters oppose a sales tax to support a move there by the Kansas City Royals. But where… Read More
Gender, Missouri, Uncategorized
Missouri law banning trans procedures on kids is ‘about protecting children,’ says AG after defending it in key court hearingA girl named Chloe testified she still bleeds every day after her transgender double mastectomy four years ago at 15. Another girl, Zoe, testified she wanted the procedure but was… Read More
Springfield
Employee who called Greene County commissioners ‘bigots’ for not funding LGBTQ group with outreach to young children resignsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield government employee who called Greene County commissioners “bigots” for not supporting an LGBTQ grant because of its possible “outreach” to kids ages 5-11 has resigned. Read More
Health
Protecting patients, families, taxpayers and businesses from a nationalized health care systemRecent legislation in Congress targeting our pharmacy benefits would push our country closer toward a nationalized health care system – and our elected leaders in Washington, D.C. must put a… Read More
Missouri
Silver Dollar City unveils plans for new Fire In The Hole indoor coasterBRANSON, Mo. – Those familiar with Silver Dollar City were heartbroken to learn the amusement park would close one of its oldest and most beloved rides, Fire In The Hole,… Read More
Fentanyl
Poll: 9 in 10 Americans worried about fentanyl overdose deaths(The Center Square) – Nearly 90% of U.S. voters are concerned about fentanyl trafficking as drug overdose deaths continue to mount in the U.S. ahead of the 2024 election, according… Read More
2024 election
‘Tonight’s the night’: Republican debate set to kick off(The Center Square) – Republican presidential primary candidates are set to take the stage Wednesday night to make headlines and pitch the American voters.“Tonight’s the night,” Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.,… Read More
Guns, St. Louis, Uncategorized
Missouri Republicans lash out at St. Louis mayor on proposed gun laws(The Center Square) – Democratic St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones expected a backlash from the Republican-controlled legislature and executive branch after she announced a plan to prohibit “military-grade weapons” on… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Poll shows support for border security, marine barriers, Abbott’s Operation Lone Star(The Center Square) – More Texans approve than disapprove of Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, a new poll shows. It also shows that more Texans support… Read More
Missouri
Historic slate of Missouri Supreme Court nominees approved, sent to Gov. Mike ParsonThree Missouri appeals court judges have been nominated for a state Supreme Court seat – including one who made history with her appointment only last year, and would again if… Read More
Sports
The Kansas City Royals are welcome to Clay County with open armsToday’s announcement by the Kansas City Royals is incredible. A stadium in North Kansas City is a perfect fit for the franchise and Clay County and… Read More
Abortion, Opinion
Secretary of State: Missouri voters must not be misled on the aim of pro-abortion ballot proposals“The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government.”— Thomas Jefferson, to Maryland Republicans, 1809. A… Read More
Education, Kansas City
Critics: Kansas City Public Schools exhibits ‘soft bigotry of low expectations’ in giving all students at least 40%, even on schoolwork not doneKansas City, Missouri Public Schools is epitomizing “the soft bigotry of low expectations” by giving all students at least 40% credit on all tests and assignments – even ones that… Read More
Biden administration, Uncategorized
More voters say Biden untrustworthy, a poor leader(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden is underwater on nearly every descriptor offered to judge a president, according to a new poll.The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, conducted in… Read More
Biden administration, Uncategorized
Bailey says wall between social media, government will come from Missouri v. Biden(The Center Square) – Missouri’s lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration is showing how the federal government is influencing social medial companies to violate the constitutional right to free speech… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump says proposed trial dates show ‘partisan Department of Justice’(The Center Square) – Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued prosecutors' proposed schedule in his Washington D.C. case will interfere with his Florida case and amounts to "gamesmanship by… Read More
Missouri, UFOs
Piedmont, Wayne County designated as UFO Capitals of Missouri under new billPIEDMONT, Mo. – Hundreds of UFO sightings have been reported in the Piedmont and Clearwater Lake areas for decades, garnering the attention of the FBI, military and researchers from every… Read More