Opinion
Senator Marshall Fights for Consumers, Businesses with New Senate BillDiesel prices across the country are reaching record highs, hitting truckers hard amid inflationary concerns. Kansas, ranked among the top five best states for truckers to live based on cost… Read More
National
Poll: Americans skeptical of DOJ’s motives in Trump raid(The Center Square) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation raid on former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence has led to a drop in trust for the law enforcement agency, a… Read More
Local News
National buck dance champion and viral sensation Hillary Klug returning to Silver Dollar City this fallBRANSON, Mo. – After performing at Silver Dollar City throughout the summer, buck dancing sensation and national champion Hillary Klug is returning to the Ozarks amusement park this fall. Buck… Read More
National
Survey: 56% of companies dropping COVID-19 vaccine mandates to retain talent, grow workforce(The Center Square) – According to Price Waterhouse Coopers 2022 Pulse survey, business leaders are implementing a range of measures to retain talent and grow their workforce, including… Read More
Education
‘Grow’ event builds community among KC-area homeschool momsAn evening just to meet other moms, get encouragement, and enjoy dinner without any cleanup? It may not sound like much, but Tuesday’s “Grow: Back To Homeschool” event was perfect for Sarah… Read More
Immigration
Federal agents continue to uncover stash houses of smuggled people in El Paso(The Center Square ) – Federal agents continue to uncover stash houses used by cartel operatives who’ve trafficked people into El Paso, Texas, from Mexico. Homeland Security Investigations special agents… Read More
Education
Parents against sweeping new K-12 sex ed curricula met with hate, physical assault – and a claim that toddlers should pleasure each other sexuallyParents opposed to an aggressive new sex education curriculum in Wisconsin suffered assaults on both their persons and their sensibilities from a hostile crowd supporting the change.“Pure hatred. Pure, unbridled… Read More
Opinion
Valentine’s support for radical environmental groups disqualifies her for U.S. Senate for Rural MissouriNext year, our elected officials in Washington, D.C. will be voting on consequential legislation that directly impacts rural Missouri. In 2023, Congress will be working on authorizing the… Read More
Economy
Home sales decline, mortgage payments up 54%(The Center Square) – The National Association of Realtors released new data Wednesday reporting that mortgage payments have risen more than 50% in the last year. Read More
Economy
Feds confirm GDP decreased for two consecutive quarters this year(The Center Square) – The U.S. Gross Domestic Product decreased by 0.6% in the second quarter of this year, new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Thursday shows,… Read More
Biden administration
McMorris Rodgers calls student loan forgiveness a ‘slap in the face’ to taxpayers(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, calls President Joe Biden’s decision to transfer student loan debt from borrowers to taxpayers a “dramatic overreach of his authority”… Read More
State Government
Missouri marijuana legalization fight enters new arena with court challengeRecreational marijuana has one more major hurdle to clear before landing on Missouri’s November ballot: a lawsuit challenging the vote’s legality. The lawsuit, filed by substance abuse prevention activists, argues… Read More
Immigration
7 more Texas counties declare invasion at southern border, bringing total to 17(The Center Square) – The judges and county commissioners of seven more Texas counties signed resolutions declaring an invasion at the southern border this week, citing unprecedented levels of illegal… Read More
Education
Teachers and school districts push for four-day school weeks, despite proven negative effects on studentsSchools across the country are increasingly considering moving to four-day school weeks (FDSWs) to save money, but numerous studies question whether the money saved is worth the damage done. A… Read More
Biden administration
Biden plan: Taxpayers to pay billions after administration ‘forgives’ $10K to $20K in student loan debt per borrower(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden announced Wednesday his administration would “forgive” $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 per year. The Committee for… Read More
Biden administration
Abbott: EPA’s attack on Permian Basin oil drilling ‘illogical and flawed’(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday criticized President Joe Biden’s “ongoing attack on the Permian Basin,” the most prolific shale oil basin in the U.S. located… Read More
Biden administration
Biden administration uses taxpayer dollars to help grow public unions, critics push back(The Center Square) – The federal Office of Personnel Management is actively helping public unions recruit more members, and critics are calling it a major conflict of interest. OPM recently… Read More
Immigration
Poll: Majority of Arizona voters want border wall built in the state(The Center Square) – A majority of Arizonans support building a wall at the Mexican border in the state and say that the surge in illegal immigration constitutes an… Read More
Biden administration
‘Taxpayer-funded risky research’: Republicans pledge to investigate Dr. Fauci regardless of resignation(The Center Square) – Dr. Anthony Fauci plans to resign at the end of this year, but his announcement sparked a series of pledges from House Republicans to investigate him,… Read More
Education
Kansas superintendent, school board face backlash over lack of transparency(The Sentinel) – It’s been a summer of discontent among Louisburg USD 416 patrons over recent actions by its superintendent and school board with accusations of lying coupled with a… Read More