National, State Government
Hartville, Missouri is the new center of population for the United States, according to the CensusHARTVILLE, Mo. – The U.S. Census Bureau has named Hartville, Missouri, a small town of 594 people in Southern Missouri, the population center of the United States based on the… Read More
State Government
Former Fox 4 News anchor Mark Alford is running for Missouri’s 4th Congressional seatHARRISONVILLE, Mo. – Former Fox 4 News anchor and Republican Mark Alford announced his candidacy last month for Missouri’s 4th Congressional seat to replace Rep. Vicky Hartzler as she vies… Read More
National
OSHA halts implementation of workplace vaccine mandate after court order(The Center Square) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is temporarily suspending enforcement of the Biden administration’s private sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Wednesday announcement comes after the… Read More
State Government
Warren County chosen for AFG new processing plant, bringing several hundred new jobs to the areaWarren County, Mo. – Warren County has been chosen as the site for a new beef processing plant by the American Foods Group (AFG). A press release from Gov. Read More
National
Poll: Half of U.S. voters question Biden’s health, 48% question his mental fitness(The Center Square) – Half of U.S. voters question the physical health of President Joe Biden and 48%, a plurality, question his mental fitness, according to a new poll released… Read More
National
Budget watchdogs: 8 states would have top marginal income tax rates over 60% under Build Back Better plan(The Center Square) – The Biden administration’s Build Back Better Act, according to the latest version in the U.S. House, would tax Americans earning $400,000 and above higher… Read More
National
Lawsuits challenging Biden’s private sector vaccine mandate consolidated, sent to Sixth Circuit(The Center Square) – Multiple legal challenges to President Joe Biden's workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandate will be consolidated and heard by justices with the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals… Read More
Mizzou
Key takeaways from Missouri’s Mayor’s Cup win over South CarolinaMissouri’s 31-28 victory over South Carolina might’ve gotten a bit close for comfort, but Eliah Drinkwitz’s excitement at its conclusion was for exactly what the Tigers had to get… Read More
National
Poll: Biden approval rating hits new low(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since taking office. A new Washington Post-ABC News poll found that Biden’s approval rating… Read More
State Government
AG Eric Schmitt files suit against Springfield Public Schools alleging multiple violations of Missouri’s Sunshine LawSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmit filed suit against Springfield Public Schools (SPS) on Tuesday alleging multiple Sunshine Law violations after the Attorney General’s office requested documents relating… Read More
National, State Government
Hawley calls for parents’ bill of rights for school information(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley plans to provide details on a proposed “Parents’ Bill of Rights” in the coming days, according to a spokesperson in… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s Republican House floor leader predicts focus on federal COVID funds, redistricting, education(The Center Square) – Tracking federal COVID-19 relief money coming into Missouri, redistricting and education will be the focus of legislators in January, said Dean Plocher, the majority leader of… Read More
State Government
Pro-CRT teacher and Democrat Jess Piper is running for state representativeMARYVILLE, Mo. – Former Maryville High School teacher and progressive Democrat Jess Piper is running for state representative in the vastly conservative HD 1 in Northwest Missouri. Piper, a staunch… Read More
National
Lawsuits challenging Biden’s vaccine mandates mount, likely heading to U.S. Supreme Court(The Center Square) – Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the Biden administration over three different vaccine mandates targeting private employees, federal employees and healthcare workers serving Medicare and Medicaid… Read More
National
Federal appeals court to Biden administration: Halt implementation of private sector vaccine mandate(The Center Square) – A federal appeals court late Friday ordered the Biden administration to stop implementation of its private sector vaccine mandate until legal challenges work their way through… Read More
Mizzou
Tigers facing crucial home matchup against GamecocksThe 4-5 Missouri Tigers need two wins in their final three regular season games to secure bowl game eligibility, and they might not have a better shot at victory than… Read More
State Government
Battle of Wilson’s Creek reenactments and tours of the battlefield to be held ahead this Veteran’s Day Weekend in RepublicREPUBLIC, Mo. – Wilson’s Creek National Civil War Battlefield is hosting a handful of free festivities honoring the lives lost at the battle on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9… Read More
State Government
Missouri governor considering unemployment benefits for those fired for refusing federally mandated COVID-19 vaccinations(The Center Square) – If a worker is fired for not getting a federally mandated COVID-19 vaccination, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson wants to help them. “You see what Iowa… Read More
National
26 state school board associations distance themselves from national group(The Center Square) – More than half of state school board associations have distanced themselves from the national association after it sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for… Read More
State Government
Fifth Generation Bates County farmer Dane Diehl is running for state representative in HD 126BATES COUNTY, Mo. – Fifth generation Bates County farmer Dane Diehl is running for state representative for House District 126 encompassing Bates and Vernon Counties. Diehl, a Republican and proud… Read More