2022 election
Dr. George Hruza running for state Senate to protect the American dreamST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Dermatologist and small-business owner Dr. George Hruza is scared the United States is becoming what his family risked their lives to flee, so he’s running… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Illinois government unions seek more strike power to get more politicalThe Cook County College Teachers Union is planning a strike for the end of October unless the college’s students get housing and day care services (the teachers also want… Read More
National
Report: Decarbonization polices could drive up energy prices rapidly in Utah and other states(The Center Square) — Energy prices could increase rapidly if government leaders don’t pivot, according to a report presented to Utah’s Federalism Commission. The report analyzed the full cost… Read More
Economy
Americans cut back on groceries because of inflation(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows that inflation is causing most Americans to cut back at the grocery store. Morning Consult released the survey results,… Read More
Gas Prices
Polls show gas prices are top concern for midterm voters with increase looming(The Center Square) — New polling shows that gas prices are a top concern for voters these midterms as those prices are poised to rise in the coming weeks. Convention… Read More
National
‘Shocking’: EcoHealth Alliance receives another round of funding for coronavirus bat research in Asia(The Center Square) – A coalition of leading House Republicans is raising the alarm and demanding answers after the Biden administration approved another round of grant funding for research on… Read More
Education
Kansas mom finds joy-of-sex book for kids in her public library, which refuses to move it from children’s sectionAddie Thompson and her 4-year-old son were scanning their local public library’s children’s section for a book on airplanes. What the young mother found on the shelf right above it… Read More
Crime
Konnech CEO charged with grand theft by embezzlement(The Center Square) – The East Lansing election software CEO who picked up more than a quarter-million dollars from Michigan Economic Development Corp. funding is facing theft and embezzlement charges… Read More
Immigration
OLS officers apprehend over 700 people in one night, catch a man wanted by Interpol(The Center Square) – Texas law enforcement officers working through Operation Lone Star are continuing to thwart criminal activity at the southern border, making record numbers of apprehensions including human… Read More
Opinion
OPINION: Charlotte O’Hara wants to save Johnson County Taxpayers….but will they let her?JOHNSON COUNTY, Ks. – On June 23 the Johnson County, Kansas Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced its intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate – a.k.a. raising taxes. … Read More
Immigration
Operation Lone Star task force ‘holding the line’ against cartel traffickers but ‘can’t stop everyone’(The Center Square) – A 20-agency Operation Lone Star Task Force is making headway interdicting cartel and gang activity stemming from the Texas-Mexico border along a major trafficking route to… Read More
Local News
MSU Care Clinic lowers income guidelines to give more Springfield residents healthcareSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University has adjusted its income guidelines at the MSU Care Clinic in an effort to help more Springfield residents receive health care. The clinic provides… Read More
Local News
South Central Career Center receives significant $300,000 grant for new practical nursing programWEST PLAINS, Mo. – The South Central Career Center here has received a $300,000 grant for its new practical nursing program geared toward high school students. SCCC Director Dr. Josh… Read More
Crime
Law enforcement group argues ‘Defund the Police’ movement, ‘rogue prosecutors’ drove 40% spike in murders(The Center Square) – Some law enforcement groups and police experts are blaming rising violent crime on a “toxic trio,” pointing the finger at anti-police rhetoric, lax prosecutors and the… Read More
State Government
Virginia lawmaker to reintroduce bill that would incriminate parents for not affirming child’s sexual orientation and gender identityVirginia parents could be the target of felony or misdemeanor charges for not affirming their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity if a Virginia lawmaker gets her way. Democratic Delegate Elizabeth… Read More
2022 election
State Rep. candidate Tom Hutsler hits closing stretch of campaign, sporting support for law enforcement and education reformPARKVILLE, Mo. – Platte County native and businessman Tom Hutsler is running to represent Missouri’s 12th House District by way of supporting law enforcement and education reform. Hutsler, the Republican… Read More
Biden administration
Ute Indian Tribe calls Biden’s dedication of national monument a ‘disgrace’(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s dedication of Colorado’s Camp Hale as a national monument is a “disgrace” to the ancestors of the Ute Indian… Read More
Immigration
MSU president gets political at naturalization ceremony, telling new citizens whom to vote forThe president of Missouri State University this week told a group of newly naturalized citizens to vote – but essentially not for people who dislike immigrants. “Unfortunately, everyone doesn’t… Read More
Crime
Federal prosecutors charge former AT&T Illinois president with Madigan-related corruption charge(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have charged the former president of a telecommunications company with unlawfully influencing the former Illinois House Speaker. Paul La Schiazza conspired with former Illinois… Read More
Local News
Major infrastructure improvements coming to mid-MissouriJEFFERSON CITY – The Show-Me State received promising infrastructure news twice this week, with the announcement of new road improvements in mid-Missouri and the receipt of over $1 billion from… Read More