Local News
The Joplin Toad magazine launches book and poetry publication outletJOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Toad has launched its new publishing component for independent authors and poets called Tiny Toad Press. The humor and arts magazine typically focuses on highlighting… Read More
Education
Virginia Governor blasts ‘progressives’ and vows to keep up the fight for parents’ rights at Back-to-School rallyVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin criticized progressive school administrators in Fairfax County Public Schools for what he said were violations of parental rights. Youngkin made the comments as he hosted a… Read More
National
Biden has let in hundreds of terror suspects from the ‘botched’ Afghan withdrawal, killer drugs across border, Hawley saysAs many as hundreds of potential terrorists, as well as tons of lethal candy-like drugs, have entered the United States on President Joe Biden’s watch, warns Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. Read More
Economy
Report: Record 63% of small businesses freeze hiring(The Center Square) – Small businesses are increasingly unwilling to hire because they can’t afford to take on new costs, according to a newly released survey. The small business network… Read More
Politics
Has Johnson County in the red state of Kansas become a no-go zone for conservatives? Some say it hasHas the red state of Kansas’ most populous county become a no-go zone for conservatives? That’s the impression some are getting, after an upcoming rally for conservative candidates in Johnson… Read More
Economy
Number of Americans citing ‘hardship’ from inflation rises, particularly among middle class(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans say inflation is causing them financial hardship, according to a new poll. While the Biden administration heralded a pause in the rise… Read More
Education
Kent school teachers union declines six-figure average salary proposal(The Center Square) – The Kent Education Association (KEA) has declined the latest contract proposal from the Kent School District (KSD) that would have seen average salaries surpass $100,000… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Book exposes how the Kansas education bureaucracy works against students(The Sentinel) – One in three students in Kansas is below grade level in reading and math, but instead of addressing the problem, the bureaucracy tries to deny the truth… Read More
State Government
Missouri Dept. of Conservation’s $70K grant to nonprofit expands outdoor accessibility(The Center Square) – A grant of $70,000 from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to the Missouri Disabled Sportsmen will assist in the purchase of four track chairs and… Read More
Press Release
Gov. Parson Awards Public Safety Medal to First Responders and Civilians for Heroic Actions in 2021(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – This morning, Gov. Mike Parson awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to a total of 23 first responders and four civilians… Read More
Education
How Missouri’s new school choice program helped a disabled child’s parent avoid returning to a public school nightmareSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri’s expanded school choice program began rolling out only in July. But at least one parent already says she’ll never forget what the program has done for… Read More
Biden administration
Independent voters say Biden’s attacks on ‘MAGA Republicans’ went too far(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden has turned up the rhetoric against Trump supporters and what he calls the “ultra MAGA” wing of the Republican party, but new polling… Read More
Opinion, State Government
Op-Ed: College Savings Month: Make a Plan to Pay for Higher EducationAccording to a Georgetown University study, the cost of higher education has increased 169% over the last 40 years. And according to Sallie Mae’s annual How America Pays… Read More
Biden administration
Report: Biden Education Department staff will get $500K from student loan bailout(The College Fix) – President Joe Biden’s $300 billion student loan bailout will benefit some of his political appointees to the U.S. Department of Education, according to… Read More
National
New York, California AGs take a shot at gun industry(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from New York and California sent a letter Friday to the CEOs of three major credit card companies asking them to establish a specific code… Read More
Biden administration
Student debt will rise to pre-cancellation levels in less than a decade, budget group says(The Center Square) – It will take less than a decade for student loan debt to return to the level it was at before President Joe Biden canceled nearly half… Read More
Education
Mother asking for just a list of textbooks by grade is billed nearly $1,300 by Texas school districtA Texas mother trying to choose between schools asked her local school district for a list of required textbooks by grade. They billed her $1,267 for the information. Jennifer Crossland told… Read More
Biden administration
Biden calls Trump and ‘Maga Republicans’ a threat to democracy(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden gave a speech Thursday night on the “soul of the nation” and called out what he sees as threats to American democracy. Biden’s… Read More
Local News
OTC receives significant national grant to help veteransSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The U.S. Department of Education has renewed Ozarks Technical Community College’s federal TRIO grant for an additional five years to expand the nationwide Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)… Read More
National
Gloves are off in medical opinion fight, as certifying boards called to taskA doctors’ organization is suing to prevent retaliation by medical boards against physicians who speak out against COVID lockdowns, mandates, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other health policies. The Association of… Read More