State Government
Missouri awards nonprofits $17.7 million in tax credits for neighborhood assistance, youth opportunities(The Center Square) – The charitable contributions to more than 100 nonprofit organizations throughout Missouri will be enhanced by a $17.7 million tax credit program. Missouri’s Department of Economic Development… Read More
State Government
5th Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Palooza event returning in September for a day full of fall festivitiesCAMDENTON, Mo. – Sept. 25 marks the return of Camdenton’s fall family festival as Pumpkin Chunkin Palooza will be returning for its 5th year. The Ozarks Amphitheater will host… Read More
National
Biden defends withdrawal from Afghanistan(The Center Square) – Reports of violence and chaos in Afghanistan as the Taliban asserted control of the nation has sparked criticism of President Joe Biden, but the president reaffirmed… Read More
National
Congressmen double down on calls to impeach Mayorkas(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, after U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, repeatedly called for his impeachment,… Read More
State Government
Kansas City Public Schools mandate staff get COVID vaccinations or submit to weekly testing(The Center Square) – Teachers and staff in Kansas City Public Schools must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing when classes start Aug. 23.Mark Bedell, superintendent of… Read More
State Government
New Non-Profit looks to make noise in Springfield city governmentSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – J. Michael Hasty; United States Army war veteran and former City Council candidate in 2021 has drummed up a helpful non-profit organization to help the citizens of… Read More
National, State Government
EXCLUSIVE: How Nixa native Courtney Frerichs went from high school gymnast to Olympic silver medalist in the steeplechaseNIXA, Mo. – Being a late-comer to distance running, Courtney Frerichs would have never imagined herself being a steeplechase competitor, let alone in the Olympics. Frerichs started her track career… Read More
National
Rising inflation could mean largest social security increase since 1983(The Center Square) – Rising inflation and the price increases that come with it may lead to the highest raise for senior citizens in decades. The Senior Citizens League predicted… Read More
State Government
KC Fourth District Councilman Eric Bunch likely faces recall vote as pro-police group has already gathered over half of signatures requiredKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A pro-police group called Take KC Back has collected half of the signatures needed for their effort to recall Fourth District Councilman Eric Bunch, the group… Read More
State Government
Missouri medical marijuana sales since October to top $100M in August(The Center Square) – Missourians have purchased more than $91.36 million in medical marijuana since it became legal last October with $200 million in total sales within reach by year’s… Read More
State Government
Former State Sen. Ed Emery passes away after collapsing at campaign eventCOLUMBIA, Mo. — Congressional candidate and former State Sen. Ed Emery passed away on August 6 after collapsing at a campaign event in Moberly a few days prior due to… Read More
National
As infrastructure bill passes, Senate faces Dem’s new $3.5 trillion spending plan(The Center Square) – Just moments after the U.S. Senate passed a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and sent it to the House, Senate Democrats pivoted to a new spending item… Read More
State Government
Hundreds flock to Jefferson City for Missouri’s Bicentennial celebrationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A day full of events took place in Jefferson City on Tuesday as elected officials and Missourians from across the state gathered at the capital to… Read More
Mizzou
Desiree Reed-Francois introduced as 21st Mizzou athletic director“Challenge accepted,” said new University of Missouri athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois as she took the stage for her opening remarks at her press conference held in the Columns Club at… Read More
National
More jobs available than workers as debate over unemployment benefits continues(The Center Square) – More than 10 million jobs are available in the U.S. despite widespread unemployment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. The report comes as Republicans and… Read More
State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt granted temporary halt on STL County mask mandate until court hearing next weekST. LOUIS, Mo – A St. Louis County judge issued a temporary halt on the County’s reinstated mask mandate last Tuesday, granting Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s request to pause the… Read More
National
Cuomo to resign as New York governor(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying he did not want to be a distraction, announced Tuesday afternoon that he will resign as governor. He will officially step… Read More
National
Biden endorses vaccine requirement for armed services(The Center Square) – A new requirement from the U.S. armed forces has sparked controversy and furthered the debate over mandating the COVID-19 vaccine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote… Read More
National
New poll shows low support for government-mandated drug price controls(The Center Square) – A new survey conducted by YouGov indicates that the overwhelming majority of likely voters don’t want the government controlling prices of prescription drugs, fearing doing so… Read More
National, Opinion
Op-Ed: Will politics eventually end the Olympics?“Only the strongest shoulders can carry the hopes of a nation.” – Katie Taylor, Irish gold medalist The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece in 776 BC and were performed… Read More