National, State Government
Leading Missouri Democrat Senate candidate claims to fight corporate PACs despite lengthy donation historyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – After long-time Senator Roy Blunt announced he was not running for reelection in 2021, questions over who would run to fill the seat began rapidly circling. Read More
Opinion
Letter From the Editor: Why I Joined The Heartlander TeamThroughout my time working in Washington D.C., I consistently noticed the relentless bias and continued spread of misinformation from the mainstream media. It seemed as if there was never just… Read More
State Government
Missouri travel group director says ‘2021 will be a great beginning to a comeback for tourism’(The Center Square) – The head of the Missouri Travel Alliance said COVID-19 vaccinations and pent-up demand will spur a revival of tourism in the state this year, which has… Read More
National
Rundown of GOP Ticket for 2022 U.S. Senate BidJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With the news of long-time Senator Roy Blunt opting out of running for reelection in 2022, the Republican side of the ticket is intensifying quickly. Blunt… Read More
National
Left wing protestors, some from out of state, gather at Hawley fundraiserCOLUMBIA, Mo – As Sen. Josh Hawley arrived at the Country Club of Missouri for a fundraiser on Tuesday, he was met by protestors voicing their vehement disapproval of the… Read More
State Government
Backing the Blue: Committee Hears Bill Aimed at Public Safety and Protection of Police OfficersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – After passing through the Senate, a measure to establish various provisions relating to public safety and the protection of police officers was heard in the House… Read More
State Government
Senate takes a shot at permanently allowing sale of mixed drinks to go(The Missouri Times) — The Missouri Senate perfected its version of a bill Monday evening that would allow bars and restaurants to permanently sell alcoholic drinks to go. Read More
State Government
Kehoe announces 2024 gubernatorial run, forgoing US Senate bid(The Missouri Times) — Instead of making a bid for Roy Blunt’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe said he will run for… Read More
State Government
Massive Missouri education reform bill set to emerge soon after closed-door talks(The Center Square) – With Missouri lawmakers returning from spring break this week to resume their 2021 legislative session, among priorities to be resolved in Jefferson City before May 14’s… Read More
State Government
Parson taps new curators for MU board(The Missouri Times) — After months of consideration, Gov. Mike Parson named two appointments to the University of Missouri (MU) Board of Curators this week.Read full… Read More
National, State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt Takes on Biden AdministrationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is putting the full weight of the Attorney General’s Office behind opposing President Joe Biden and congressional democrats with multiple lawsuits. … Read More
State Government
Lucas Kunce’s switch on abortion raises question if there’s still room for pro-life Democrats in Missouri(The Missouri Times) – As he campaigns for U.S. Senate, Lucas Kunce, a Democrat, has touted his commitment to “reproductive freedom.” But that wasn’t always the case,… Read More
State Government
Bills to Watch in Second Half of 2021 Legislative SessionJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With the first half of the 2021 legislative session officially in the books, many bills are still working their way through the legislative process. Here is… Read More
State Government
Dead Missouri measure to cut loathed personal property taxes revived(The Center Square) – The Missouri Senate Monday night rejected a proposed five-year phase-out of the state’s property tax that could have saved state taxpayers nearly $1.5 billion by 2027. Read More
State Government
Multiple Events Organized as Pro-life Efforts Continue in MissouriJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Multiple pro-life events commenced in Missouri this week including the Show Me Life Legislative Action web event and the Show Me Abolition rally. The Show Me… Read More
National, State Government
Blunt shocker spurs scramble among Missouri GOP hopefuls eyeing Senate bids(The Center Square) – Missouri senior Sen. Roy Blunt’s unexpected announcement Monday that he won’t seek a fourth six-year term in 2022 has sparked a scramble among Republican hopefuls seeking… Read More
State Government
Robust Election Integrity Bill Passes Through CommitteeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – A bill aimed at securing elections in Missouri passed in an executive session through the Elections and Elected Officials Committee on Thursday afternoon. … Read More
State Government
Education Reform Advocates Organize at Missouri CapitolJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Education reform advocates took to the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday to express support for legislation enabling School Choice and to push for the reopening of Missouri… Read More