National
December sees significant job growth, but millions of Americans are calling it quits(The Center Square) – The U.S. showed strong job gains in December, but a record number of Americans continue to leave the work force voluntarily.ADP released December’s private sector payroll… Read More
State Government
Missouri General Assembly sends letters of support to AG Schmitt ahead of Supreme Court battle against private employer vaccine mandatesJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In preparation for Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s Supreme Court battle over the Biden administration’s employer vaccine mandate, several members of the Missouri legislature sent letters to… Read More
National
As more schools start 2022 with remote learning, advocates say 2021 was ‘historic year’ for choice(The Center Square) – As school districts across the U.S. start 2022 in remote-learning settings or are considering doing so because of a rise in COVID-19 cases, parents now have… Read More
National
Navy SEALs secure legal win ahead of Supreme Court vaccine arguments(The Center Square) – A group of Navy SEALs obtained a victory in their legal battle against COVID-19 vaccine mandates that could have broad implications for all branches of the… Read More
National
Biden disapproval rating reaches new high(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden is kicking off his second year in office with his highest disapproval rating to date.A new CNBC/Change Research poll found 56% of… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: A pathetic pattern: Biden’s coronavirus evasion is nothing newWhen President Joe Biden told the nation’s governors “there is no federal solution” to COVID-19, it took many by surprise. After all, the cornerstone of his campaign… Read More
State Government
What’s on the docket for the 2022 Legislative Session?JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than 1,100 bills were pre-filed in December as the Missouri General Assembly lined out their priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session. As lawmakers flock to… Read More
National
Federal judge blocks Head Start vaccine, mask mandate in 24 states(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked President Joe Biden administration’s vaccine and mask mandate at Head Start preschools, granting a preliminary injunction for the… Read More
National
Senators demand answers on Afghan evacuee vetting, amnesty for illegal immigrants(The Center Square) – Republican U.S. senators are keeping the pressure on the Biden administration over its immigration policies, demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on… Read More
National
Some schools start new year with fully remote learning(The Center Square) – With the holiday break coming to an end Monday, a number of school districts across the country are deciding to go fully remote to start the… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: 2022 will bring more Biden ‘shrink-flation’“No private embezzlers or bank robbers in history have ever plundered people’s savings on a scale comparable to the plunder perpetrated by the fiscal policies of leftist governments.” – Ayn… Read More
National
Growing research chronicles toll COVID lockdowns imposed on childrenBrown University study forecasts a generation with lower IQs, diminished social skills A growing body of academic research is chronicling the toll that pandemic lockdowns imposed on children, indicating that… Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson names veteran legislator, administrator to cabinet positions(The Center Square) – A veteran Republican legislator and a longtime state administrator were named to cabinet positions by Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday. Gov. Parson announced Wayne Wallingford,… Read More
National
Two Missourians playing in FBS College Football PlayoffTwo college football players from Missouri will play in 2021’s upcoming College Football Playoff. Jameson Williams from St. Louis is playing for Alabama and Hassan Haskins from Eureka is suiting… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: New business in Branson looks to bring the 1980s back to the futureBRANSON, Mo. – Visitors of Branson can now experience an all-inclusive entertainment complex dedicated to 1980s pop-culture named ‘Retromania’. The 15,000 square foot complex features a movie theater, retro mini… Read More
National
Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay moves restaurant headquarters from California to Texas(The Center Squre) – Another company has left California for Texas, this time that of British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Gordon Ramsay North America is developing a team of chefs… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Among dozens of tax bills filed for 2022 session, Missouri legislators want to end sales tax on guns, food, diapers(The Center Square) – If the number of bills submitted in the Missouri House of Representatives and the Senate is any indication, lots of time will be devoted to debating… Read More
National
Illinois’ annual estimated population loss accelerates, totaling 403,000 since 2014(The Center Square) – There’s room in Illinois with the state’s population decline accelerating year after year, according to U.S. Census estimates.While the final decennial Census for Illinois released this… Read More
State Government
Former Republican Congressman Tom Coleman has built a reputation of slamming conservatives and Trump supportersKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former U.S. Rep. Tom Coleman spent 16 years representing Missouri’s 6th Congressional District as a Republican, but has since built a reputation of targeting conservatives and… Read More
National
U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenges to Biden vaccine mandates in early January(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court early next month will hear challenges to two of President Joe Biden’s worker-related COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The nation’s highest court agreed Wednesday… Read More