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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
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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
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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
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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
National, State Government
Press Release: Herzog Foundation Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grants to Six Christian SchoolsSMITHVILLE, Mo. – The Herzog Foundation is proud to announce $2,758,000 in grants to propel the growth and increase enrollment in six Christian schools in Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee. Across… Read More
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Gas prices hit 7-year high(The Center Square) – After experiencing low fuel costs last year in most parts of the country, gas prices have now hit a new seven-year high nationwide. The national average for… Read More
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Critics pan Biden order calling for half of US vehicle sales to be electric by 2030(The Center Square) – A new executive order from the Biden administration has accelerated the timeline for electric vehicles and raised questions about the economic impacts of the transition away… Read More
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McKinsey: School shutdowns cost students ‘significant’ losses(The Center Square) – School shutdowns last year created devastating academic, economic and mental consequences among K-12 students that could last into their adulthoods, a new report… Read More
National, State Government
Former Gov. Jay Nixon opts out of 2022 U.S. Senate raceST. LOUIS, Mo. — Former Gov. of Missouri Jay Nixon announced Friday that he will not run for Missouri’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2022. The 55th governor… Read More
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Biden administration issues eviction moratorium despite legal doubts(The Center Square) – The Biden administration announced a new moratorium on evictions Tuesday evening despite doubts over whether the order will hold up in court. The order lasts 60… Read More
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AG probe: Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women(The Center Square) – A special independent investigation found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday. The report detailed 11… Read More
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Study: Democrats’ capital gains tax hike could cost more than 745,000 jobs(The Center Square) – A new Democratic proposal to increase the capital gains tax could cost 745,000 jobs, a study published by the Regional Economic Models Inc. Read More
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Biden expected to issue vaccine mandate for federal employees(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden is expected to announce Thursday that all federal employees and contractors must receive the COVID vaccination or undergo regular COVID testing, just two… Read More
Mizzou, National
University of Texas and University of Oklahoma formally requests to join the SECATLANTA, Ga. 一 The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma on Tuesday formally requested to join the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 2025. The announcement comes after… Read More
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As Democrats seek government control over prescription drugs, critics warn of consequences(The Center Square) – Congressional Democrats from 15 battleground districts have asked U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices… Read More
National, State Government
Sen. Hawley introduces Anti-CRT bill to promote patriotism in public schoolsD.C. – Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation on Monday aimed at promoting patriotism in public schools and preventing the implementation of Critical Race… Read More
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Critics denounce new CDC guidance urging mask usage, vaccine or not(The Center Square) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course Tuesday, reversing its previous COVID-19 guidance by urging Americans to wear masks, regardless of their vaccination… Read More
National, State Government
College of the Ozarks suing President Biden, claiming executive order violates religious libertyPOINT LOOKOUT, Mo. – College of the Ozarks is suing President Joe Biden, claiming that his executive order is unconstitutional for preventing the college from assigning dorms based… Read More
National
Home prices and joblessness increase(The Center Square) – Earlier this week, President Joe Biden touted the country’s economic growth since he took office, but the latest economic data show that progress may not be… Read More