State Government
EXCLUSIVE: Governor Mike Parson works to put Missouri on the path of economic prosperityEXCLUSIVE – Gov. Mike Parson sat down with The Heartlander on Wednesday to discuss workforce development, the improvement of Missouri’s economy and ongoing efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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EXCLUSIVE: Mark McCloskey on the 2022 U.S. Senate race: “We will be making a decision soon.”EXCLUSIVE – Mark McCloskey sat down with The Heartlander to discuss the current state of American politics, the chaotic events of last year and a potential bid for the 2022… Read More
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Made in China? Biden’s climate plan raises questions about U.S. energy independence(The Center Square) – The White House hosted a virtual climate summit last week with leaders from around the world, but President Joe Biden is already taking heat for how… Read More
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Truth in Accounting: U.S. national debt closer to $123 trillion, nearly $796,000 per household(The Center Square) – The U.S. national debt is closer to $123 trillion, more than four times what the Treasury Department is reporting, Chicago-based Truth in Accounting calculates in its… Read More
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Feds cancel second quarter oil and gas lease sales(The Center Square) – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said Wednesday the agency is canceling oil and gas lease sales for the second quarter, drawing criticism from Wyoming’s… Read More
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This is How Much Missouri Spends on Gambling(The Center Square) – The 465 commercial casinos operating in the United States at the end of 2019 reported a combined revenue of $43.6 billion – an all-time high. Gambling… Read More
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Boone County Democratic Party raffle leads to legal gray areaCOLUMBIA, Mo – The Boone County Democratic Party recently held a fundraising raffle for a chance to win a Lux Pass to a True/False Film Fest – but their… Read More
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Parson asks UM Curator David Steelman to resignJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson asked David Steelman to resign from the University of Missouri Board of Curators last week after allowing Steelman to stay on the board… Read More
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Public hearing held over bill to ban the use of The 1619 ProjectJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A public hearing over a bill to ban the use of The New York Times’ 1619 Project in public schools was held in committee on Monday… Read More
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Attorney General Eric Schmitt announces support for congressional term limitsAs candidates for the 2022 U.S. Senate race prepare to launch their campaign platforms, Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that he supports the U.S. Term Limits pledge. The… Read More
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Randall Williams resigns as health director; Robert Knodell named acting chiefThe Missouri Times — Dr. Randall Williams resigned as Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) director Tuesday. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Robert Knodell, his… Read More
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Why one police chief backs anti-doxxing legislation in Missouri(The Center Square) – Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz supports the anti-doxxing legislation up for consideration in the Missouri Legislature to help protect law enforcement, though he does wonder… Read More
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Proposed Missouri voting law revisions advance in both chambers(The Center Square) – Proposed revisions in Missouri voting laws advanced in both chambers this week with measures addressing how absentee ballots are distributed, clarifying that “only” citizens can legally… Read More
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Amid Senate rumors, Jason Smith to hold reception at Mar-a-LagoThe Missouri Times – Congressman Jason Smith, a potential candidate to take over Roy Blunt’s seat in the Senate, is hosting a fundraiser at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home… Read More
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Confucius Institutes: Criticism, Controversy, and the last one in the stateST. LOUIS, Mo – Last year, Mizzou joined several other universities in closing their Confucius Institute on campus – leaving only one institute still operating in Missouri: Webster University. Confucius… Read More
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House set to adopt Missouri Nuclear Clean Power Act(The Center Square) – The Missouri House is set to approve a revived 2020 bill that would allow power companies to bill ratepayers up front for the cost of building… Read More
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Pro-life Advocates Flock to Capitol for Midwest March for LifeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hundreds of Missourians flocked to the Missouri Capitol Wednesday to attend the Midwest March for Life event on the south lawn. Attendees heard speeches from… Read More
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Rick Roeber resigns from Missouri HouseThe Missouri Times — Rep. Rick Roeber, who faces allegations of sexual and physical abuse from his now-adult children, has resigned from the House. His final day will be April… Read More
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Combined local-state tax rate in Missouri stood at 9.2% in 2019(The Center Square) – The effective state and local tax rate for Missouri residents in 2019 was 9.2 percent, the 35th highest percentage among the 50 states, according to… Read More
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Crowded primary key for one Missouri Senate candidateWith the announcement of Senator Roy Blunt’s retirement, all eyes are focused on who will replace Missouri’s senior senator in the 2022 midterm elections. It has only been a month… Read More