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Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for Heartlander News based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Missouri Legislature
Bill eliminating Missouri’s income tax clears committee, House floor debate next

The proposal to phase out Missouri’s individual income tax cleared one big hurdle Wednesday, passing out of committee and heading to the House floor for debate. Read More

March 4, 2026
Parenting, School Choice
Milestone Missouri parental rights bill clears committee as homeschool advocates secure additional safeguards

A landmark parental rights bill advanced in the Missouri House Tuesday after lawmakers adopted key amendments suggested by homeschool advocacy groups. House Bill 2426 would… Read More

March 4, 2026
Iran
St. Louis Iranians celebrate death of Iran’s supreme leader

The death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a joint military campaign by the United States and Israel on Saturday is being celebrated by the St. Louis-Iranian… Read More

March 2, 2026
Gender, Missouri Legislature
Missouri House advances permanent ‘common sense’ ban on boys in girls’ sports

The Missouri House passed a legislative package Thursday that would make the state’s current ban on biological males competing in female athletics permanent. The expiration… Read More

February 27, 2026
ICE, Missouri
Warrant issued, ICE notified for Minnesota trucker going wrong way in Missouri

The truck driver with a Minnesota commercial driver’s license (CDL) who drove the wrong way on a Missouri highway Wednesday has been charged, and there’s a warrant out for his… Read More

February 27, 2026