Kansas City, Uncategorized
Report: Pension liabilities sink financial ratings for St. Louis, Kansas City(The Center Square) – Pension liabilities contributed to poor ratings for Missouri’s largest cities in a report by Truth in Accounting, a nonprofit organization devoted to examining the fiscal health… Read More
State Government, Uncategorized
Former WWE champ Glenn ‘Kane’ Jacobs, mayor in Tennessee, also major champion for conservativismSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Glenn Jacobs, famous for his portrayal of the character “Kane” in World Wrestling Entertainment, is a former world heavyweight wrestling champion and 2021 Hall of Famer. Standing… Read More
Mizzou, Race, Uncategorized
Republicans urge Mizzou to ignore Democrats’ calls to restore race in admissions(The Center Square) – Congressional Republicans are urging the University of Missouri to ignore Democrats' calls to skirt the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in college admissions.In a … Read More
Schools, Uncategorized
Bipartisan, 33-state coalition sues Meta, alleging harms to youth mental health(The Center Square) – A broad, bipartisan 33-state coalition has filed a federal lawsuit in California against Meta, which operates Instagram and Facebook, alleging harms to youths’ “mental and… Read More
Border, Uncategorized
‘A real threat’: Experts warn of Hamas-connected terrorists crossing U.S. border(The Center Square) – Hundreds of immigrants on the federal terror watch list have been caught at the southern and northern U.S. borders in recent years, and national security experts… Read More
Israel, Uncategorized
Feds warn of potential terror attacks overseas as Israel-Hamas war escalates(The Center Square) – The federal government is warning Americans to "exercise increased caution" when traveling overseas as tensions mount over Israel's war with the terrorist group Hamas in the… Read More
Congress, Uncategorized
Plocher looks to gather support from moderate Republicans in election bidBy Sherah Farris In the world of Missouri politics, the battle lines are drawn, and the Republican Party is at a crossroads. Speaker of the House Dean… Read More
AI, Uncategorized
Lawmakers, experts raise concerns about AI being used for child exploitation(The Center Square) – Lawmakers and experts are raising the alarm that rapidly developing artificial intelligence technology could be used to exploit children.A group of Republican lawmakers sent a letter… Read More
Gender, Missouri, Uncategorized
Missouri law banning trans procedures on kids is ‘about protecting children,’ says AG after defending it in key court hearingA girl named Chloe testified she still bleeds every day after her transgender double mastectomy four years ago at 15. Another girl, Zoe, testified she wanted the procedure but was… Read More
Guns, St. Louis, Uncategorized
Missouri Republicans lash out at St. Louis mayor on proposed gun laws(The Center Square) – Democratic St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones expected a backlash from the Republican-controlled legislature and executive branch after she announced a plan to prohibit “military-grade weapons” on… Read More
Biden administration, Uncategorized
More voters say Biden untrustworthy, a poor leader(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden is underwater on nearly every descriptor offered to judge a president, according to a new poll.The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, conducted in… Read More
Biden administration, Uncategorized
Bailey says wall between social media, government will come from Missouri v. Biden(The Center Square) – Missouri’s lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration is showing how the federal government is influencing social medial companies to violate the constitutional right to free speech… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson: $2.8 billion to ‘go big’ on I-70 project was Sen. Lincoln Hough’s suggestion(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson used a gambling analogy to describe collaboration with state Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, for $2.8 billion in funding to expand Interstate… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Ethics watchdog: Missouri U.S. Rep. Bush used federal resources to raise funds(The Center Square) – A social media post by U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., allegedly violated federal law and House ethics rules, according to a complaint filed by a conservative watchdog… Read More
Kansas City, Uncategorized
Kansas City Council ushers in era with new four-year terms Tuesday. Here are those taking, and leaving, officeKansas City swears in its new city council and incumbent Mayor Quinton Lucas Tuesday. The 12 new council members, a mix of incumbents and newly electeds, begin four-year terms… Read More
Education, Uncategorized
Kansas State Board of Education subject of scathing report on at-risk student spending(The Sentinel) – A new report from the Kansas Division of Legislative Post Audit paints a damning picture of mismanagement and misuse of funding for “At Risk” students. Presented… Read More
President Biden, Uncategorized
U.S. Secret Service closes White House cocaine investigation due to ‘lack of physical evidence’(The Center Square ) – The U.S. Secret Service said Thursday it closed its investigation into cocaine found at the White House because of a “lack of physical evidence” 11 days… Read More
Gender Identity, Uncategorized
North Carolina governor vetoes three bills intended to protect parents’ rights and minors; Legislature may overrideThe North Carolina governor vetoed three bills pertaining to parental rights and gender-altering procedures last week while the Legislature prepares to vote on possible overrides this week. Gov. Roy Cooper… Read More
Biden administration, Uncategorized
Missouri’s Parson leads 18 governors urging Biden to end mortgage rule for those with good or poor credit(The Center Square) – Eighteen governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a change in a policy regarding mortgage fees. Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency… Read More
Gender Transition, Uncategorized
State legislatures battle over parental rights, gender procedures(The Center Square) – State legislatures across the country this year have debated parental rights in reproductive care and gender-related procedures for children.Democratic state lawmakers have sought to protect gender… Read More