Health
Critics say Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on prescription drugs will lead to fewer cures, ‘millions of lives cut short’(The Center Square) – While Democrats say the Inflation Reduction Act will lower prescription drug prices, critics argue the opposite is true, and could lead to loss of life because… Read More
Water
Eureka privatizes city water system, sells it to Missouri American WaterEUREKA – The city of Eureka finalized a deal earlier this week to sell its water system to Missouri American Water, a private company. The purchase totaled $28 million and… Read More
Inflation
White House heralds inflation data, but critics push back(The Center Square) – The Biden administration celebrated improved monthly inflation data released Wednesday, but critics quickly pushed back, saying inflation remains at 40-year highs.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More
Immigration
Budd proposes amendment to hire more Border Patrol, ICE agents instead of IRS agents(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., has proposed an amendment to the Democrats' $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act to redirect funding currently allocated to hire 87,000 new… Read More
Local News
Some federal tax relief likely for Missouri counties declared disaster areas(The Center Square) – Residents of St. Louis and St. Charles County who filed extensions to pay federal tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service might be eligible for another… Read More
Education
Gender identity and sexual orientation instruction as early as kindergarten being considered in Wisconsin schoolsGender lessons for kindergarteners and gender identity, sexual orientation and pronouns for third graders are all part of a new curriculum being considered in one Wisconsin school district. The proposed… Read More
Crime
Kansas attorney sentenced for smuggling heroin into prison for her former client and romantic partner, who is a convicted child murdererKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Shawnee, Kansas lawyer and former public defender has been sentenced to over a year behind bars after smuggling heroin to a convicted murderer in prison… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: The growing concern over Chinese investment in American agricultureThe growing influence and power of China should be a concern for all policymakers. China is growing more aggressive militarily and they are attempting to control resources across the globe, … Read More
Local News
All you need to know about going to the Missouri State Fair this weekendSEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair, a staple of life since 1901, is set to make its annual return to Sedalia this weekend, and here is everything attendees need… Read More
Local News
After two-year hiatus, Route 66 Festival returns to Springfield on ThursdaySPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is returning to Springfield on Thursday. This year’s “Rockin’ The Route”-themed festival… Read More
Inflation
Food prices rise fastest rate since 1970s(The Center Square) – Despite slowing inflation in July, food prices have continued to rise at historic levels, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. “The food index… Read More
Biden administration
President Biden signs CHIPS Act into law as critics say the $280 billion measure is a corporate giveaway(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden signed a $280 billion bill on Tuesday that aims to help the U.S. compete with China by investing billions of taxpayer dollars into domestic… Read More
Education
Kansas school board reconsidering satanic ban in dress code after satanist parent complaintA Kansas public school district is rethinking its ban on satanic clothing after a parent’s complaints and threats to sue. The Hays Unified School District 489 Board of Education voted… Read More
National
Rubio wants Congressional hearings into FBI raid of Trump home(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago property in Palm Beach, Fla., sparked a wave of controversy and pushback from lawmakers,… Read More
Education
Two incumbents ousted in Kansas State Board of Education primaries(The Sentinel) – Two newcomers won seats on the Kansas State Board of Education in Republican primaries, each defeating an incumbent. In District 5, Cathy Hopkins ousted Jean Clifford with… Read More
Local News
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks hands out mammogram vouchers, reminds public of free annual screeningsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks wants you to know it provides free mammogram vouchers for the uninsured and underinsured in Missouri. Director of Community Engagement… Read More
Gas Prices
U.S. oil and gas industry: 10 actions to reduce high energy prices that won’t cost taxpayers $740 billion(The Center Square) – Rather than impose higher taxes and more restrictions on domestic production of oil and natural gas, as Senate Democrats voted to do by passing the Inflation… Read More
Crime
Gov. Pritzker defends end to cash bail despite law enforcement criticisms(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is defending the SAFE-T Act despite criticisms from law enforcement statewide that it will make Illinois less safe. The Safety, Accountability, Fairness and… Read More
National
Trump: FBI raid of Mar-A-Lago is ‘prosecutorial misconduct’(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump said his Mar-A-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, was “under siege” and raided by FBI agents on Monday. Trump made the comments… Read More
Local News
The Kitchen, Inc. breaks ground on new affordable housing development for veterans and those 55+SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Kitchen, Inc. has broken ground on a new affordable housing development in Springfield for veterans and those ages 55 and older. The nonprofit social service provider’s… Read More