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New federal data signal more trouble for U.S. economy(The Center Square) – New information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that prices for consumer goods have risen significantly in the past year, putting extra strain on Americans’… Read More
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Republican governors urge Biden administration to take action at border(The Center Square) – A group of 20 Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of… Read More
State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt files suit against St. Louis County Department of Public Health and county officialsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced a lawsuit against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, the St. Louis County Department of Public Health and its Director,… Read More
State Government
Health orders in Boone County and Columbia expire on Wednesday and won’t be renewed, officials sayCOLUMBIA, Mo. – The COVID-19 health orders for Boone County and the City of Columbia expire Wednesday and will not be renewed, according to city and county officials. The decision… Read More
State Government
Gov. Mike Parson announces Missouri will stop participating in all federal pandemic related unemployment benefits, citing “labor shortage” in the stateJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson held a press conference on Tuesday to announce that Missouri will end participation in all federal pandemic related unemployment benefits effective Saturday, June… Read More
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Surveys show largest expansion of school choice in U.S. history(The Center Square) – More children are likely to have increased access to educational options after state legislators across the U.S. advanced a slew of bills this year expanding school… Read More
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Republicans debate breaking up big tech after Trump’s Facebook suspension(The Center Square) – Many Republicans in Congress have reignited their calls to break up the big tech companies after Facebook announced last week they would maintain the suspension of… Read More
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Conservatives raise alarm over potential for hidden ‘Biden Tax’ for middle class, poorer Americans(The Center Square) – Republicans developed a new line of attack against President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill that could become the rallying point for the opposition to his major spending… Read More
State Government
After years of failed attempts, an ESA bill is finally headed to the Governor’s deskJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After years of failed attempts to get through the legislature, an Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) bill has finally been passed through both chambers and is headed… Read More
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Teachers union gave nearly $20 million to Dems before influencing CDC school reopening guidance(The Center Square) – The teachers union in the middle of a scandal for influencing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official school reopening guidance gave nearly $20 million… Read More
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Facebook sticks with Trump suspension for now, sets future decision date(The Center Square) – Facebook announced Wednesday that the social media company would keep in place its suspension on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. The decision came… Read More
State Government
Missouri Gov. Parson directs state offices to return to in-person work by May 17(The Center Square) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday directed all state employees to return to in-person work no later than Monday, May 17. Gov. Parson, who resisted calls… Read More
State Government
Prices soar as buyers battle for Missouri residential real estate(The Center Square) – Home buyers in Missouri must possess determination and patience to purchase a house in the current market. If you’re selling, the price of your house is… Read More
State Government
Rockwood Literacy Speech Coordinator advocated for hiding school curriculum from parentsST. LOUIS, Mo. – Rockwood School District has come under fire recently after a school administrator lobbied for teachers to hide race-based content in their curriculum from parents. According to… Read More
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Biden promotes ‘free’ community college for Americans, ‘Dreamers’(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden touted a key part of his education initiative Monday, pushing for two years of free community college nationwide, but some critics question the… Read More
State Government
Blake Rollins named Missouri Farm Bureau CAOAfter working on agriculture policy on the national level, Blake Rollins is joining the Missouri Farm Bureau as its new chief administrative officer (CAO). “I’m honored to have… Read More
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Small businesses say Big Labor’s PRO Act would put them under(The Center Square) – The Biden Administration sent some stock prices tumbling and left small businesses worried after taking sides on a hotly contested labor issue that critics say could… Read More
State Government
Missouri Farm Bureau president testifies before Congress on rural broadbandThe Missouri Times – Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins testified before a congressional subcommittee this week to advocate for greater access to affordable broadband,… Read More
State Government
Struggle to find employees worse now than before pandemic(The Center Square) – Businesses might have struggled to find employees before the COVID-19 pandemic as unemployment was at record-low levels in early 2020. But as Missouri and the rest of… Read More
State Government
Police reform bill that would ban respiratory chokeholds by police passed by Senate, begins process in the HouseJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A police reform bill was passed through a House committee on Wednesday that would prohibit the use of respiratory chokeholds by police officers, among other measures. … Read More