Economy
Nearly half of small businesses are in hiring freeze, citing inflation and costs(The Center Square) – Nearly half of small business owners are not willing to hire because of labor costs and “skyrocketing inflation,” a newly released small business report shows.The small… Read More
Courts
Missouri AG files lawsuit against city of St. Louis to halt “taxpayer-funded abortions”St. Louis, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed a lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction against the city of St. Louis to halt “taxpayer-funded abortions.” The… Read More
Local News
Missouri governor declares drought alert in southern half of state(The Center Square) – As moderate to severe drought conditions spread throughout the southern half of Missouri, Republican Gov. Mike Parson today issued an executive order declaring an alert in… Read More
Politics
Republicans demand answers on Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale to China firm linked to Hunter Biden(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Department of Energy sold oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to a Chinese company linked to the president’s son’s investment firm, Congressional… Read More
Local News
Branson Veterans Memorial Garden receives upgrade with grant from Home DepotBRANSON, Mo. – The Branson Veterans Memorial Garden, often called “the gateway to Branson,” has received several new features thanks to a grant and community donations. The garden received a… Read More
Economy
Chicago residents could see property taxes quadruple last year’s increase(The Center Square) – Chicago property owners could see a massive spike in property taxes in 2023 after Mayor Lori Lightfoot linked property tax rates to inflation. She says her… Read More
Economy
Senator Cruz: High health-care premiums, worker shortage hurting small businesses(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, argued for the need to bring down health-care premiums to help small businesses stay competitive during a Wednesday forum in Washington… Read More
Crime
‘Ferguson Effect?’ Police arrests have plummeted across the country but little agreement on why(The Center Square) – Cities across the country have reported a significant drop in police arrests in a trend that started as far back as 2014.Los Angeles, St. Read More
Biden administration
Fauci, Biden officials served subpoenas in lawsuit over collusion to suppress free speech(The Center Square) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, other Biden administration officials and five social media companies have 30 days to respond to subpoenas… Read More
Courts
Federal Judge blocks Biden transgender rules from taking effect(The Sentinel) – In at least a temporary victory, a federal judge last week temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule forcing businesses and schools to allow transgender students and employees to… Read More
Education
Build Our Bench initiative sets its sights on April 2023 school board electionsCLAY COUNTY, Mo. – With Missouri’s primary elections right around the corner, the Build Our Bench (BOB) initiative has turned its sights on what’s to come in April of 2023:… Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson granted the fewest pardons in 2022 in JuneIn June, Gov. Michael Parson (R) granted nine pardons. June had the fewest pardons this year. Parson granted the highest number of pardons in February with 29 pardons. In 2022,… Read More
Economy
Economist: 30% chance that U.S. enters a recession within a year’s time(The Center Square) – A Goldman Sachs economist says there is a 30% probability of the U.S. entering a recession within one year and 48% within two years. Goldman Sachs Chief… Read More
Economy
Poll: 3 out of 4 middle class families are falling behind as prices rise(The Center Square) – Three out of four middle class households report falling behind the rising cost of living as inflation continues to soar, according to a new poll.Primerica released… Read More
State Government
Missouri celebrates the 202nd anniversary of their first constitution202 years ago, the first constitution of Missouri was signed on July 19, 1820. At the time that the constitution was signed, Missouri had not yet gained statehood. The territory… Read More
Law Enforcement
St. Charles County using ARPA funds to place police officers in all schools(The Center Square) – Students in all public schools in St. Charles County will notice a new person working in their building when they return to class next month.The St. Read More
Education
Some worry a repeat of COVID-mandate ‘chaos’ could start Illinois’ school year(The Center Square) – Some K-12 school districts start back up for the new school year in as little as a month. Some worry there could be a repeat of… Read More
Biden administration
Poll: Biden’s economic approval rating hits new low(The Center Square) – As Americans continue to face soaring inflation and high gas prices, President Joe Biden’s economic approval rating has hit a new low. According to a new … Read More
Local News
Missouri State professor says dark chocolate can remedy migraines, other health problemsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Distinguished Missouri State University Biology Professor Dr. Paul Durham says dark chocolate can work as a natural remedy for various health issues. Before receiving his doctorate degree,… Read More
National
Taxpayer-funded NPR’s ‘Disinformation Team’ faces backlash(The Center Square) – National Public Radio has announced a new “disinformation team” that is sparking controversy. NPR has covered disinformation formally since last year but is now expanding to… Read More