State Government
Former State Sen. Ed Emery passes away after collapsing at campaign eventCOLUMBIA, Mo. — Congressional candidate and former State Sen. Ed Emery passed away on August 6 after collapsing at a campaign event in Moberly a few days prior due to… Read More
National
As infrastructure bill passes, Senate faces Dem’s new $3.5 trillion spending plan(The Center Square) – Just moments after the U.S. Senate passed a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and sent it to the House, Senate Democrats pivoted to a new spending item… Read More
State Government
Hundreds flock to Jefferson City for Missouri’s Bicentennial celebrationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A day full of events took place in Jefferson City on Tuesday as elected officials and Missourians from across the state gathered at the capital to… Read More
Mizzou
Desiree Reed-Francois introduced as 21st Mizzou athletic director“Challenge accepted,” said new University of Missouri athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois as she took the stage for her opening remarks at her press conference held in the Columns Club at… Read More
National
More jobs available than workers as debate over unemployment benefits continues(The Center Square) – More than 10 million jobs are available in the U.S. despite widespread unemployment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. The report comes as Republicans and… Read More
State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt granted temporary halt on STL County mask mandate until court hearing next weekST. LOUIS, Mo – A St. Louis County judge issued a temporary halt on the County’s reinstated mask mandate last Tuesday, granting Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s request to pause the… Read More
National
Cuomo to resign as New York governor(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying he did not want to be a distraction, announced Tuesday afternoon that he will resign as governor. He will officially step… Read More
National
Biden endorses vaccine requirement for armed services(The Center Square) – A new requirement from the U.S. armed forces has sparked controversy and furthered the debate over mandating the COVID-19 vaccine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote… Read More
National
New poll shows low support for government-mandated drug price controls(The Center Square) – A new survey conducted by YouGov indicates that the overwhelming majority of likely voters don’t want the government controlling prices of prescription drugs, fearing doing so… Read More
National, Opinion
Op-Ed: Will politics eventually end the Olympics?“Only the strongest shoulders can carry the hopes of a nation.” – Katie Taylor, Irish gold medalist The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece in 776 BC and were performed… Read More
State Government
Emails Show Mayor’s Office Notified Kansas City Media About Defunding Plan Before Telling Police Chief Rick SmithKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Emails obtained by Liberty Alliance USA show that on May 20, 2021 Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’ Office gave advance copies of their ordinances to… Read More
National, State Government
Press Release: Herzog Foundation Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grants to Six Christian SchoolsSMITHVILLE, Mo. – The Herzog Foundation is proud to announce $2,758,000 in grants to propel the growth and increase enrollment in six Christian schools in Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee.Across the… Read More
National
Gas prices hit 7-year high(The Center Square) – After experiencing low fuel costs last year in most parts of the country, gas prices have now hit a new seven-year high nationwide. The national average for… Read More
Opinion
OPINION: Remembering the Legacy of President Herbert Hoover: Great Humanitarian and Conservative StatesmanRecently, C-SPAN released its 2021 Presidential Rankings Survey and President Herbert Hoover was ranked near the bottom. Hoover’s poor ranking is no surprise as he is often viewed as… Read More
National
Critics pan Biden order calling for half of US vehicle sales to be electric by 2030(The Center Square) – A new executive order from the Biden administration has accelerated the timeline for electric vehicles and raised questions about the economic impacts of the transition away… Read More
National
McKinsey: School shutdowns cost students ‘significant’ losses(The Center Square) – School shutdowns last year created devastating academic, economic and mental consequences among K-12 students that could last into their adulthoods, a new report published by… Read More
National, State Government
Former Gov. Jay Nixon opts out of 2022 U.S. Senate raceST. LOUIS, Mo. — Former Gov. of Missouri Jay Nixon announced Friday that he will not run for Missouri’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2022. The 55th governor of Missouri… Read More
State Government
KC Mayor, City Council may have violated Sunshine law with secret, pre-vote discussions about ordinances defunding the policeKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Documents provided exclusively to The Heartlander show Mayor Quinton Lucas and a quorum of the Kansas City Council excluded Northland council members in secret texts and… Read More
State Government
Parson pardons McCloskeys(The Center Square) – Two months after Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and harassment charges, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson partially fulfilled a campaign… Read More
State Government
Rally opposing Kansas City’s indoor mask mandate set up ahead of Thursday’s city council meetingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Facebook event titled “Rally Against KCMO Mask Mandate” is encouraging Kansas City residents to show up to Thursday’s city council meeting in opposition of the… Read More