Education, Missouri
Missouri AG promises legal action to remove school officials on drag shows(The Heartlander) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is prepared to force out the school district officials who allowed young students to attend a… Read More
Employment, Missouri
Missouri allocates $30M in federal ARPA funds to 19 organizations for workforce training(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday the distribution of $30 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to 19 organizations throughout the state.The funds… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Warmer weather drives 19-cent per gallon gas increase in Missouri(The Center Square) – Missouri had one of the nation’s largest weekly increases in gas prices last week, as the average price per gallon was up 19 cents, according to… Read More
Illegal Immigration
20 states sue Biden administration over ‘illegal visa system’(The Center Square) – Twenty states led by Texas sued the Biden administration Tuesday over another immigration policy they argue is illegal. A new U.S. Department of Homeland Security program… Read More
Kansas City, Movies
Kansas City native is new owner of famed ‘Goonies’ house in Astoria, OregonKANSAS CITY, Mo. – An entrepreneur from Kansas is the official new owner of the famed “Goonies house” in Astoria, Oregon. The Victorian-era house built in 1896 was featured in… Read More
School Choice, Uncategorized
Missouri Senate bill would expand school choice opportunities for familiesA Missouri Senate committee heard a school choice bill which would establish tax credits for homeschool expenses and make state funds available for private education. “State government should be working… Read More
Education, Missouri
Citizen concerned over lewd books in this Missouri school district was immediately shown the door by his school board. But he’s not going anywhereA citizen distressed about lewd books in school libraries was immediately gaveled down during public comments to the Lee’s Summit, Missouri school board, and was promptly escorted out of the meeting… Read More
Illegal Immigration, Terrorism
Border Patrol agents apprehend 38 known terrorists in first 3 months of fiscal 2023(The Center Square) – U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested a record 38 people on the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Database during the first three months of fiscal 2023, according to… Read More
Missouri, Recreation
Real treehouses come to life as Airbnb rentals in Southwest MissouriBARRY COUNTY, Mo. – As treehouse homes become more popular and readily available across the country, the Ozarks has seen a recent uptick in treehouse vacation rentals. Just outside of… Read More
Internet, Missouri
Opposite rural corners of Missouri getting one third of $261M in ARPA broadband funds(The Center Square) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday more than $90 million of a $261 million broadband infrastructure grant will go to opposite corners of rural Missouri.The funding… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri parents are asking what schools, mayor knew about drag performances attended by middle schoolersPublic officials in Columbia, Missouri are on the spot to explain themselves after exposing school children to drag performances under the guise of a diversity celebration for Martin Luther King… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Texas border sheriff sends SOS seeking aid: ‘Illegal aliens wreaking havoc in our communities’(The Center Square) – Kinney County, Texas, Sheriff Brad Coe is pleading for help from his colleagues in three states as his department is overwhelmed by the surge in foreign nationals… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri governor’s spending spree, including a proposed $56 million on pre-K, raises questionsMissouri Gov. Mike Parson unveiled a number of ambitious spending initiatives in his State of the State speech, including $56 million to expand pre-kindergarten options that some are questioning.“Fifty percent… Read More
Missouri Legislature
‘Tired of seeing us bicker’: Missouri’s elected leaders hope divisiveness is over(The Center Square) – Missourians are tired of divisiveness and bickering amongst elected leaders and want progress, according to leaders from both parties.Following Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s State… Read More
Kansas City, Politics
Grandmother, former public school teacher Jill Sasse running in KC’s 6th Council District for law enforcement, against government overreachGrandmother of five and former public school teacher Jill Sasse is running for Kansas City Council, prioritizing public safety and stopping government overreach to bring common sense back to local… Read More
Opinion
Don’t build on that puddle; Biden EPA’s new Waters of the United States rule is ‘a massive power grab’The EPA just published its new rule redefining “waters of the United States” again and it’s a massive power grab. I’d guess most of you have heard the term WOTUS… Read More
Education, Missouri
Could Missouri implement merit-based teacher pay?(The Heartlander) — The Missouri legislature is considering merit-based pay to increase teacher salaries and improve the quality of teaching in the classroom. “If we just keep raising the floor… Read More
Congress, Economy
Debt ceiling sets up major battle in Congress(The Center Square) – U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen sent a letter to congressional leaders Thursday notifying them the agency has begun taking “extraordinary measures” as the… Read More
German Heritage, Missouri
Missouri Life Media to host Missouri German heritage event Feb. 23WASHINGTON, Mo. – Missouri Life Media wants the public to enjoy its “Exploring Missouri German Heritage” event in Washington, Missouri at 5 p.m. Feb. 23. Guests will be shown… Read More
Abortion, Courts
Supreme Court leak investigation fizzles(The Center Square) – An investigation into who leaked a draft of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade, was unable to determine who… Read More