National, State Government
Illinois Democrats face backlash after once again proposing vastly partisan maps for redistrictingThe Illinois General Assembly is facing widespread criticism after proposing an irregular and impractical congressional map for redistricting – a map that many say fits the textbook definition of gerrymandering. … Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Remembering Warren G. Harding: The Original America First PresidentThe Republican ascendancy of the 1920s is associated with a return to conservative politics with the presidential administrations of Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover. Harding, who was… Read More
National
Groups sue Biden administration over mandatory worker vaccinations for larger employersJob Creators Network files legal challenge to mandate saying it’s illegal (The Center Square) – The Biden administration on Thursday announced a January deadline for a new private sector… Read More
National
Analysis: Heavy Democratic losses hurt Biden agenda(The Center Square) – Republicans won convincing victories in many parts of the country on election day, from a clear gubernatorial win in Virginia to a nail-biter in reliably Democratic… Read More
State Government
Watered Gardens non-profit helps homeless individuals by rewarding work ethic instead of giving handoutsJOPLIN, Mo. – Watered Gardens is a non-profit striving to help homeless and impoverished individuals earn the basic necessities for life, focusing on rewarding work ethic rather than giving handouts. … Read More
State Government
First Missouri school choice chief to put ‘passion into action’ in leading expansion(The Center Square) – State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick on Monday named former Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Community Finance Manager Kim Baughman to serve as the state’s first school… Read More
National
GOP’s night? Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race; Ciattarelli, Murphy in virtual tie in NJMinneapolis voters overwhelmingly reject effort to defund the police; Shockingly close race for NJ governor (The Center Square) – Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe Tuesday in the race… Read More
National
Federal payment programs get more scrutiny over waste, fraud(The Center Square) – House Republicans are demanding answers from the IRS on whether millions in taxpayer dollars are being lost to waste and fraud through a new Biden administration… Read More
State Government
Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris and family restore old Ozark Mill to build speakeasy and event space insideOZARK, Mo. – Built in 1833, the historic Ozark Mill was bought by Bass Pro Founder Johnny Morris in 1993 with the vision to open a riverside restaurant inside of… Read More
Mizzou
Badie’s career day leads Tigers to first SEC win over VanderbiltMissouri needed a win in its away matchup against a struggling Vanderbilt team, and Tyler Badie quickly answered the call. He touched the ball on all but one play… Read More
National
Missouri Republicans fight back against Biden IRS reporting mandateD.C. – Every Republican Congress member and both U.S. Senators from Missouri signed on in support of legislation last month that would prohibit the Department of Treasury from requiring financial… Read More
National
Supreme Court to consider major gun rights case this week(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme court will hear oral arguments in a major gun rights case this week that could have significant implications for Second Amendment rights nationwide. Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Unions fuel U.S. supply chain crisis“Union workers always go the extra mile to right the ship and correct our problems.” – Joe Biden There has been a massive backlog for months of cargo ships waiting… Read More
State Government
Monett Chamber of Commerce creates ‘Spark Tank’ competition to help entrepreneurial students achieve their goalsMONETT, Mo. – In a spinoff of ABC’s television show ‘Shark Tank’, Monett Chamber of Commerce started a similar contest this year called ‘Spark Tank’ that allows teenage entrepreneurs to… Read More
National
COVID mandates oust cops nationwide, police leaders warn of fallout(The Center Square) – COVID-19 vaccine mandates have sparked nationwide controversy and led to firings and resignations around the country. Police officers have been hit hard by the requirements, and… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s Schmitt, Nebraska’s Peterson join eight states in lawsuit against Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors(The Center Square) – Republican Attorneys General Eric Schmitt of Missouri and Doug Peterson of Nebraska are leading eight additional states in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and his… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: Harris family opens a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and dance studio in Kimberling CityKIMBERLING CITY, Mo. – Kimberling City has two new options for both children and adult activities in Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jaydie Leigh Dance, each of which opened on… Read More
Mizzou
Mizzou football looks for first SEC win at VanderbiltMizzou football comes off its bye week with a road game against the Vanderbilt Commodores, a matchup of the only SEC teams without a conference win. Vanderbilt has struggled in… Read More
State Government
Mount Vernon begins construction of the largest travel center in the nationMOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Wilmoth Companies is beginning the construction of the largest travel center in the nation with 70 acres of land ready to be developed. The establishment will… Read More
State Government
Parson issues executive order on federal vaccine mandate to protect an individual’s religious objection, medical restriction(The Center Square) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday issued an executive order prohibiting Missouri's executive branch from compelling or penalizing anyone to comply with any federal mandates for… Read More