2024 election
Bill would allow Washington Legislature to ban political candidates from ballot(The Center Square) – A Washington bill introduced this session would give the state Legislature and the Secretary of State the power to ban a political candidate from appearing on… Read More
Abortion, Illinois
Legislator concerned about increase of out-of-state residents getting abortions in Illinois(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that placed abortion regulations in the hands of states, Illinois has seen a rise in those coming from out of… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Texas files Supreme Court response in concertina border barrier battle with Biden administration(The Center Square) – The state of Texas has filed a response with the U.S. Supreme Court to an appeal made by the Biden administration in a lawsuit filed over… Read More
National Security
DOD inspector general to investigate communication breakdown(The Center Square) – The Department of Defense inspector general plans to look into a communication breakdown after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization. The decision comes after Austin underwent… Read More
National Security
Republicans back bill to remove foreign nationals for security reasons(The Center Square) – U.S. House and Senate Republicans are pushing a bill that would force removal proceedings for foreign nationals who have a visa revoked on security grounds. Existing… Read More
Missouri, Weather
Missouri governor issues executive order to prepare for bitter cold, snow(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order to prepare for severe winter weather this weekend throughout the state The National Weather Service’s forecast predicted… Read More
Transportation
TSA details items passengers tried to bring on planes in 2023(The Center Square) – The Transportation Security Administration screened 858 million people last year and discovered guns, throwing knifes and methamphetamine stuffed inside crab boil, among other illegal items.The agency's "… Read More
Missouri, Politics
Failed Democrat candidate for Missouri House fined for accepting campaign contribution from fake name, fictitious address, then pretends not to know itA failed Democrat candidate for the state House has been fined $1,000 by the Missouri Ethics Commission for accepting a campaign contribution from a completely fictitious source. Nodaway County far-left… Read More
Biden administration
Defense secretary treated for prostate cancer, complications(The Center Square) – Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin underwent treatment for prostate cancer in late December before returning to the Maryland military hospital with a urinary tract infection days… Read More
Biden administration
Court blocks Biden effort to tighten regulations on washing machines, dishwashers(The Center Square) – The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals pushed back on a Biden administration effort to tighten regulations on dishwashers and washing machines.In 2022, President Joe Biden… Read More
Border, Missouri
Attorneys general testify to impacts of border crisis on Missouri, other states(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from Montana, Oklahoma and Missouri testified before Congress on Wednesday about how the border crisis was impacting their states. They testified in the … Read More
Kansas City
Tiny Pantry Times in Overland Park aids 3,000 locals monthlyOVERLAND PARK, Ks. – Adam and Jennifer Parker launched an initiative in 2020 to aid locals in acquiring hygiene products and fighting off hunger amid the COVID pandemic. But with… Read More
Border
Message of hope from border county inundated by crime(The Center Square) – As tens of thousands of people from all over the world illegally enter Texas through a small, rural border county – committing crimes along the way… Read More
Illegal Immigration
U.S. mayors say they will take on migrants, but want five times more federal funding(The Center Square) – Denver City Councilmember Flo Alvidrez claimed earlier this month that her city is doing more than its share of carrying the burden when it comes to… Read More
Guns
Federal court strikes down California’s broad restrictions on concealed carry(The Center Square) – A panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court court struck down California’s ban on concealed carry permit users bringing their guns to many places outside… Read More
2024 election
Poll: Increased Black, Hispanic support pushes Trump to lead over Biden(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump holds a lead over President Joe Biden heading into this presidential election year, the latest poll shows.The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll,… Read More
Kansas City
Royals, Chiefs pledge to stay in Missouri if voters pass sales tax extension in April(The Center Square) – The Kansas City Chiefs football team and Kansas City Royals baseball team both say they would stay in Jackson County if voters in April approve an… Read More
2024 election
Olathe’s Tony Bergida running to return Johnson County Commission to basics of public serviceJohnson County, Kansas, leaders have lost their focus on what’s important, says an Olathe planning commissioner who wants to broaden his impact by joining the county commission this year. Tony… Read More
Drugs, Missouri
Fight against fentanyl: After tragedy Independence man opens thrift store to fund drug rehab centerINDEPENDENCE, Mo. – A man here is transforming tragedy into triumph after losing his fiancé to fentanyl-laced street drugs three years ago. John Speakman describes Gina Ruth as a very… Read More
Taxes
Missouri House committee recommends St. Louis, Kansas City end earnings taxes(The Center Square) – A House special committee recommends lessening and eliminating the earnings tax in Missouri’s largest cities and also supporting a lawsuit against St. Louis. In 2021, a… Read More