National
Poll: More Americans lack confidence in U.S. economy(The Center Square) – As economic figures cast doubt on a post-COVID economic boom, the latest polling data show Americans lack confidence in the economy under President Joe Biden. New… Read More
State Government
Show Me the Vote Event focuses on voting processes, regulations and election security for Missouri electionsCOLUMBIA, Mo. – The Boone County Pachyderm Club and Boone County Muleskinners hosted a bipartisan voter education forum last week focusing on the voting process, regulations and election security. The… Read More
National
Biden administration resettles migrant children in Tennessee without local knowledge(The Center Square) – A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services operation to resettle hundreds of unaccompanied children apprehended by immigration officials in Tennessee has officials demanding transparency from… Read More
State Government
Lawmakers call for special session to stop Kansas City from ‘defunding’ police(The Center Square) – Missouri lawmakers passed a bill during their recently concluded legislative session that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation… Read More
Mizzou
Tuition, new indoor football practice facility rising at University of Missouri(The Center Square) – Tuition will be rising throughout the University of Missouri system along with ironwork for a new $33 million football indoor practice facility on the Columbia campus. Read More
State Government
Joplin Mayor likely saves life after man’s arm was severed by a trainJOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley was on his way to a morning meeting yesterday when he was held up at an intersection by a train stopped on the… Read More
National
Senator Hawley condemns President Biden and calls on the U.S. to stand with IsraelEXCLUSIVE – United States Sen. Josh Hawley sat down with The Heartlander on Thursday to discuss the current issues in the Middle East and the continued warfare between Israel and… Read More
National
House Republicans to release budget proposal that would cut taxes, counter Biden’s spending plans(The Center Square) – As President Joe Biden promotes an additional $4 trillion in federal spending, House Republicans are releasing an alternative plan that they claim would lower taxes, cut… Read More
Opinion
The Price of Woke Corporate PoliticsSome of America’s most prominent CEOs have been getting political, as in woke political, and perhaps they figured it was cost-free. They are now learning the hard way that it… Read More
National
Biden promotes billions for electric vehicles but critics are wary(The Center Square) – Electric vehicles’ biggest supporter of late has been President Joe Biden, who has stressed the vehicles as a central part of his efforts to address climate… Read More
Mizzou
Offseason turnover brings familiar and new faces to forefront of MU footballCOLUMBIA, Mo. – Approaching Year 2 of the Eliah Drinkwitz era of Mizzou football, the Tigers are looking to build on the success of his debut season. But, offseason movement… Read More
State Government
KC Police Chief pleads for increased funding as hire freeze and staffing shortages worsenKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith announced that the department has been under a hiring freeze recently, and the freeze will continue if proper funding isn’t… Read More
State Government
Petition drive seeks to stop Missouri from raising gas tax in October(The Center Square) – A taxpayers advocacy group is launching a petition initiative to gather 100,000 signatures this summer to stop Missouri from implementing gas tax hikes in October. Missouri… Read More
National
Poll: Many Americans hesitant about continuing federal unemployment benefits(The Center Square) – Many Americans are wary of President Joe Biden’s trillions of dollars in new spending proposals, according to the latest polling data.The newly released Yahoo News/YouGov… Read More
State Government
2021 legislative session concludes with good news for Missouri gun ownersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the final minutes of the 2021 legislative session dwindled down on Friday, lawmakers in the Missouri House passed a bill aimed at protecting Missourians’ Second… Read More
National
Critics of Biden’s proposed oil-and-gas industry taxes fueled by gas shortages(The Center Square) – Gas shortages on the East Coast have helped rally Congressional opposition to the portions of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan that would force oil and gas… Read More
Opinion
OPINION: Hawley and Blunt must stand against predatory progressive attacks on credit card benefitsGoverning has not gone well for liberals in Washington, D.C. so far. The gas lines are long, inflation is high, and there is a crisis at the southern… Read More
State Government
Wrap-up of 2021 Legislative SessionJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Due to last year’s legislative session being cut short amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 session promised to be a busy one. Here’s a look at… Read More
State Government
Judge rejects motion to dismiss felony charges against KC detective in 2019 fatal shooting of a manKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County judge rejected a motion last month to dismiss felony charges against a Kansas City police detective in the fatal shooting of a man… Read More
National
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas questioned by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security over current border crisisD.C. – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was questioned in a Senate Committee hearing on Thursday over DHS’ actions to address the unprecedented amount of foreign nationals attempting entry… Read More