Education
Build Our Bench initiative sets its sights on April 2023 school board electionsCLAY COUNTY, Mo. – With Missouri’s primary elections right around the corner, the Build Our Bench (BOB) initiative has turned its sights on what’s to come in April of 2023:… Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson granted the fewest pardons in 2022 in JuneIn June, Gov. Michael Parson (R) granted nine pardons. June had the fewest pardons this year. Parson granted the highest number of pardons in February with 29 pardons. In 2022,… Read More
Economy
Economist: 30% chance that U.S. enters a recession within a year’s time(The Center Square) – A Goldman Sachs economist says there is a 30% probability of the U.S. entering a recession within one year and 48% within two years. Goldman Sachs Chief… Read More
Economy
Poll: 3 out of 4 middle class families are falling behind as prices rise(The Center Square) – Three out of four middle class households report falling behind the rising cost of living as inflation continues to soar, according to a new poll.Primerica released… Read More
State Government
Missouri celebrates the 202nd anniversary of their first constitution202 years ago, the first constitution of Missouri was signed on July 19, 1820. At the time that the constitution was signed, Missouri had not yet gained statehood. The territory… Read More
Law Enforcement
St. Charles County using ARPA funds to place police officers in all schools(The Center Square) – Students in all public schools in St. Charles County will notice a new person working in their building when they return to class next month.The St. Read More
Education
Some worry a repeat of COVID-mandate ‘chaos’ could start Illinois’ school year(The Center Square) – Some K-12 school districts start back up for the new school year in as little as a month. Some worry there could be a repeat of… Read More
Biden administration
Poll: Biden’s economic approval rating hits new low(The Center Square) – As Americans continue to face soaring inflation and high gas prices, President Joe Biden’s economic approval rating has hit a new low. According to a new … Read More
Local News
Missouri State professor says dark chocolate can remedy migraines, other health problemsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Distinguished Missouri State University Biology Professor Dr. Paul Durham says dark chocolate can work as a natural remedy for various health issues. Before receiving his doctorate degree,… Read More
National
Taxpayer-funded NPR’s ‘Disinformation Team’ faces backlash(The Center Square) – National Public Radio has announced a new “disinformation team” that is sparking controversy. NPR has covered disinformation formally since last year but is now expanding to… Read More
State Government
Pritzker under fire for continued COVID emergency mandates(The Center Square) – Illinois continues to be in a state of emergency, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s continued COVID-19 declarations. The Land of Lincoln is one of 14… Read More
State Government
Parson signs $15 million manufacturing bill in St. LouisST. LOUIS, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a $15 million manufacturing bill in St. Louis last week designed to increase production of technology and medicine in Missouri. Signed… Read More
Education
DeSantis’ message on education freedom is resonating in battleground states, teacher union poll finds(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ message of education freedom – including empowering parents, banning “woke” curriculum, and ensuring education transparency – are all policies that are resonating… Read More
Politics
Pro-abortion group has broader range of priorities, including defunding the police and gender identity curricula in schoolAs Kansans prepare to vote on the Value Them Both (VTB) amendment on whether or not to allow the state legislature to set abortion restrictions, one national pro-abortion group seems… Read More
Biden administration
Cruz: President Biden derelict of duty on border security(The Center Square) – Seven Republican U.S. senators visited the Rio Grande Valley Friday, expressing outrage at the “horrific” situation at the border led by Texas Sens. John Cornyn and… Read More
Economy
Small businesses risk shutting down in droves amid elevated inflation, energy prices(The Center Square) – Nearly half of American small business owners say they are at risk of closing down this fall, according to new survey data.The small business network Alignable… Read More
Immigration
Fiscal year through June: More than 2 million encounters at southern border(The Center Square) – More than 2 million people have been encountered/apprehended at the U.S. southern border in fiscal 2022 through June, according to official data released by U.S. Read More
National
Federal court halts vaccine mandate impacting Air Force service members(The Center Square) – A federal district court in Ohio has blocked the Department of Defense from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on all U.S Air Force service members whose… Read More
Local News
Aurora’s Sunset Drive-In movie theater is up for saleAURORA, Mo. – A part of Aurora history is up for grabs, as the Sunset Drive-In movie theater has hit the market with an asking price of $500,000. The Sunset… Read More
Gas Prices
Biden pursues more foreign oil despite invite from U.S. producers(The Center Square) – Prior to heading to Saudi Arabia, the U.S. energy industry invited President Joe Biden to visit American energy sites. The Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas… Read More