Biden administration, Gender Identity, Schools
Biden’s new gender identity mandate for schools ‘violates basic decency’; half of states’ attorneys general oppose it(The Center Square) – Half of the state attorneys general in the country, including Missouri and Kansas, want the Biden administration to walk back new federal guidance on sex-based discrimination… Read More
Kansas City, School Shootings
Mass shooting threat closes summer schools in Kansas City area Wednesday; suspect’s arrest means classes back onMultiple Kansas City-area school districts canceled summer classes and activities indefinitely Wednesday after word Tuesday of a mass shooting threat in the suburb of Blue Springs. School was back on… Read More
Kansas, Uncategorized
‘In God We Trust’ is added to school buildings in this legendary Kansas town to boost patriotism, moralityGod is back in Dodge City schools – at least on the walls. The legendary western Kansas town’s Board of Education voted 5-2 Monday to place “In God We Trust”… Read More
Biden administration, Inflation, Politics
White House: Biden’s fitness ‘not a question that we should be even asking’(The Center Square) – White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre this week dismissed concerns regarding President Joe Biden's possible re-election bid.In an interview with CNN's Don Lemon late Monday,… Read More
2022 election, Biden administration, Politics
Democrats face ‘greater-than-average loss of seats’ in November, report says(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows several key markers don’t look good for Democrats, even as the Biden administration works overtime to rebuff criticism over soaring inflation… Read More
Inflation, National
Two-thirds of Americans are raiding their savings to cover inflation costs as stagflation concerns mount(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans’ finances are worse than they were a year ago, and they’re blowing through savings to make ends meet as record-high inflation has… Read More
Agriculture, State Government
Farmers will receive 150% of land value under new Missouri eminent domain law(The Center Square) – Utility companies and governments acquiring agricultural or horticultural land through eminent domain will be required to pay 150% of the fair market value… Read More
Investigations, National, National Security
Foreign investment in U.S. farmland is way up, and may be a national security issue(The Center Square) – Foreign investment in U.S. farmland has tripled in the past 10 years, reporters at a non-profit investigative journalism group found. Investigate… Read More
Courts, State Government
Millions from talcum powder lawsuit funneled to legal services for Missourians in poverty(The Center Square) – A portion of punitive damages from a liability lawsuit ruling on cancer-causing talcum powder will increase funding for civil legal services for Missourians in poverty.“This is… Read More
State Government, Water
The main event is coming: Major water line work slated for Jefferson City. Here’s whereJEFFERSON CITY — Missouri American Water says it will begin construction later this month to replace outdated water main pipes in Jefferson City. The main that’s in question is about… Read More
Inflation, National
Inflation reaches 40-year high, making it harder to afford everyday staples(The Center Square) – Inflation remained painfully high in May, with consumer prices hitting a new four-decade high that is causing financial strain for Illinoisans. The Labor Department reports the… Read More
Public Corruption, State Government
Ripe for theft: Audit explains how mayor of small Missouri town stole thousands of taxpayer dollars(The Center Square) – A town with a population of 318 in southwest Missouri had significant weaknesses in controls that led to misappropriation of thousands of taxpayer dollars by former… Read More
Gas Prices, National
With gas prices 62% higher than last year, IRS raises business mileage rate(The Center Square) – Motorists are paying gas prices 62% higher than last year, and the Internal Revenue Service Thursday announced a 7% increase in the optional standard mileage rate… Read More
Public Corruption, St. Louis
‘This problem runs deeper’: St. Louis mayor pledges to root out ‘widespread’ corruption, restore trust(The Center Square) – The top elected leaders of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County today separately addressed federal corruption charges filed against their elected and… Read More
Sports, State Government
Quite the catch: Missouri’s ‘Smallmouth Slam’ now rewarding anglersMissouri bass anglers can now receive rewards from the Missouri Department of Conservation for catching smallmouth bass as part of the department’s “Smallmouth Slam.”The MDC and Missouri Smallmouth Alliance are… Read More
National
West Plains equine center helps veterans battle PTSD symptomsWEST PLAINS, Mo. – After serving the military in Vietnam, Allen Dye of West Plains now serves other veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – through horseback riding and… Read More
National
House passes extensive gun control measure; future uncertain in Senate(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday evening to pass the “Protecting Our Kids Act," a package of gun control bills developed in response to the… Read More
National
Hawley: Biden’s disinformation board frightening, Congress’ prime-time hearing on Jan. 6 ‘a joke’The Biden administration’s aborted Disinformation Governance Board (DGB) was far more nefarious than first thought, say internal documents indicating the board secretly intended to monitor and perhaps censor Americans’ views… Read More
National
California man charged with attempted murder of Supreme Court justice over leaked Roe v. Wade draft decision(The Center Square) – A California man has been charged with the attempted murder of Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after being arrested near the justice’s home early Wednesday… Read More
State Government
President of St. Louis Aldermanic Board resigns after indictment(The Center Square) – The President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen stated serving the city was “the honor of a lifetime” in his letter of resignation days after… Read More