Internet, Missouri
Grassroots effort helps Missouri gain billions in federal broadband funding(The Center Square) – Missouri’s share of $42 billion in federal funds for expanding broadband infrastructure was partially dependent on verifying areas without internet throughout the state. Late last year,… Read More
Education, Kansas
Kansas City-area school district must pay $400K to family in special education dispute(The Sentinel) — A federal court in Kansas ordered the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) to pay a Westwood family $400,000 for legal fees following three years’ litigation over… Read More
Education
Poll: Voters express dissatisfaction with quality of public school education(The Center Square) – At the Republican primary debate last week, presidential hopefuls disparaged the state of education in the nation, with some candidates advocating for the abolition of… Read More
IRS
IRS lost millions of taxpayer records that could be used for identity theft(The Center Square) – The Internal Revenue Service lost millions of taxpayer records and federal employees don’t know where they have gone.Lawmakers want answers and accountability for the IRS over… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump trial date set for middle of Republican primary(The Center Square) – A federal judge in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case set his court date for March 4, in the heart of the Republican primary battle. Read More
School Choice
Poll: Voters support school choice measuresSchool choice has become a heated topic in state houses nationwide, with six states enacting universal school choice programs this year, which allow public funds to follow students to private… Read More
Illinois
GOP lawmakers call for ethics reform special session following another guilty verdict(The Center Square) – With another black eye on Illinois politics with the conviction of Michael Madigan’s former chief of staff, Republicans are calling for changes. Tim Mapes was convicted of… Read More
Gender, Missouri
Judge allows Missouri ban on gender-altering treatments for minors to take effect on MondayA judge has refused to block a Missouri law prohibiting any new gender-altering treatments for minors. The law now goes into effect as scheduled on Monday. St. Louis Circuit Judge… Read More
President Donald Trump
House Republicans launch inquiry into Georgia official behind Trump indictment(The Center Square) – Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee launched an investigation Thursday into whether the Department of Justice coordinated with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office in Georgia… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Justice Department sues SpaceX over discrimination against refugees, asylum seekers(The Center Square) – The Justice Department sued SpaceX on Thursday alleging the company discriminated against asylees and refugees. The lawsuit alleges Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, better known as… Read More
Gender, Sports
Two of three voters don’t want biological males playing female sports(The Center Square) – Two out of three American voters are not in favor of transgender female student athletes competing on women's and girls' sports teams.The Center Square Voters' Voice… Read More
Education, Gender Identity
Three school district officials signed off on grant for ‘gender-affirming closet’ in Kansas City-area district months before belated rejection(The Heartlander) — Despite Kansas City-area Liberty Public Schools’ previous statement denying it applied for a grant for a “gender-affirming closet,” documents obtained by The Heartlander reveal three high-level district… Read More
Education, Springfield
‘Build-U’ offers teens a look into trade industry in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A trades program geared to teens is gaining traction in Springfield and could help address a shortage in the construction industry. The Springfield Contractors Association (SCA) has… Read More
Kansas City
‘Doesn’t cut it’: Lack of transparency in Clay County survey on tax for Kansas City Royals damages poll’s credibility, observers argueLocal media this week dutifully reported results of a poll showing Clay County voters oppose a sales tax to support a move there by the Kansas City Royals. But where… Read More
Gender, Missouri, Uncategorized
Missouri law banning trans procedures on kids is ‘about protecting children,’ says AG after defending it in key court hearingA girl named Chloe testified she still bleeds every day after her transgender double mastectomy four years ago at 15. Another girl, Zoe, testified she wanted the procedure but was… Read More
Springfield
Employee who called Greene County commissioners ‘bigots’ for not funding LGBTQ group with outreach to young children resignsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield government employee who called Greene County commissioners “bigots” for not supporting an LGBTQ grant because of its possible “outreach” to kids ages 5-11 has resigned. Read More
Health
Protecting patients, families, taxpayers and businesses from a nationalized health care systemRecent legislation in Congress targeting our pharmacy benefits would push our country closer toward a nationalized health care system – and our elected leaders in Washington, D.C. must put a… Read More
Missouri
Silver Dollar City unveils plans for new Fire In The Hole indoor coasterBRANSON, Mo. – Those familiar with Silver Dollar City were heartbroken to learn the amusement park would close one of its oldest and most beloved rides, Fire In The Hole,… Read More
Fentanyl
Poll: 9 in 10 Americans worried about fentanyl overdose deaths(The Center Square) – Nearly 90% of U.S. voters are concerned about fentanyl trafficking as drug overdose deaths continue to mount in the U.S. ahead of the 2024 election, according… Read More
2024 election
‘Tonight’s the night’: Republican debate set to kick off(The Center Square) – Republican presidential primary candidates are set to take the stage Wednesday night to make headlines and pitch the American voters.“Tonight’s the night,” Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.,… Read More