Courts, Missouri
Op-Ed: Shining a light on hidden money in our courtsBeing a legislator, one of my most important duties is protecting the people of Missouri. That includes protecting the fairness of our courts. Our legal system should be built on… Read More
Missouri
Op-Ed: The left’s lawfare is out of hand; time for Missouri to step upWe’ve all been witness to the last year of historic lawfare against President Trump. From blue state to blue state, coast-to-coast, there’s been a nonstop campaign by liberal activists and… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri House votes to sanction Democrat who texted lewd insult to GOP colleagueThe Missouri House of Representatives voted 138 to 10 Thursday to sanction Democrat state Rep. Jeremy Dean for ethical misconduct following an investigation into an obscene text message he sent… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri bill would send abortionists to prison for murder if they fail to save survivorsA bill now in the Missouri Senate proposes murder charges for any clinic staff who don’t attempt to save the survivor of a botched abortion. The… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Op-Ed: Husband of Rep. Cecelie Williams rejects apology from Democrat colleague who sent her ‘vile text messages’DITTMER, Missouri – As the husband of State Rep. Cecelie Williams R-District 111, I want to speak out against the vile and degrading text messages sent to… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Did Kansas City Royals, Chiefs stadium deal collapse in Missouri Senate over sex changes for kids?Did a Clay County lawmaker sink a Kansas City Royals stadium deal that might’ve benefited her constituents – in order to preserve sex changes for minors?… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Kansas City Royals may announce move to Kansas soon absent incentive package from Missouri, MO governor reportedly tells lawmakersThe Heartlander has learned the Missouri governor told Republican lawmakers he believes the Kansas City Royals will announce their move to Kansas next week unless the Legislature passes… Read More
Missouri Legislature
OP-ED: A bad deal for Missouri’s childrenTradeoffs and give-and-take are at the heart of politics. We’re told that the politicians who are willing to compromise are the ones who “get things done.” But not every tradeoff… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri lawmakers file bills on porn restrictions, PRC tax credits, illegal immigration(The Heartlander) — On pornography, abortion and illegal immigration, Missouri lawmakers are fighting for conservative values. A measure that aims to prevent children from accessing pornography by requiring age verification… Read More
Kansas City
KC mayor sees KCPD funding passage he opposed as a win for ‘local control’ – the numbers say otherwiseIn something of a Jedi mind trick, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas sounded victorious talking about his defeat at the hands of Missouri voters… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri legislature sends bill to governor ending funding for abortion providers(The Center Square) – Legislators believe Planned Parenthood hasn’t received any reimbursements from Missouri for two years, and a bill headed to Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s desk will make that… Read More
Press Release
Missouri Legislature must approve constitutional ban on foreign-citizen voting, ranked-choice voting schemeARLINGTON, Va. – A constitutional amendment to ban the disastrous practice of Ranked-Choice Voting and ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in Missouri elections is currently being considered by… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri’s legislative leaders expect more movement on several bills next week(The Center Square) – Republican leaders in both chambers of the Missouri legislature are looking ahead to floor debate on several legislative priorities this week. In the Senate, filibustering and… Read More
Kansas City
KC mayor claims former state auditor ignored city’s concerns over police funding amendment – but once praised her for such independenceKansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas once championed then-state auditor Nicole Galloway’s independent streak. Now he’s railing against it. Lucas is bizarrely suing… Read More
Gender Transition, Missouri
Prosecutor supports KC’s decision not to enforce state ban on trans treatments for minors – but she may enforce it herselfThe Jackson County prosecutor supports the Kansas City Council in its decision not to enforce an impending state ban on transgender treatments for minors – and yet hasn’t… Read More
Missouri Legislature
House awaits Senate action in Republican-dominated Missouri legislature(The Center Square) – Missouri lawmakers ended the month of April as they started it – waiting. “Four weeks ago, at least, we forwarded a big package with multiple bills… Read More
Missouri Legislature, Race
‘I identify as an American,’ Missouri representative tells black colleague pressing him to identify as African-AmericanA Democrat asked a Republican what he “identifies as” during a Missouri House debate Thursday over state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. “I identify… Read More
Gender Transition, Missouri
Missouri Senate poised to ban cross-sex surgery and hormones for minors(The Heartlander) — The Missouri Senate conducted a hearing Tuesday on a bill that would ban gender transition procedures for minors. The Emerging Issues Committee heard arguments for and against… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Sports wagering was to set records Sunday, but Missourians still couldn’t bet on Chiefs(The Center Square) – Legal sports wagering was expected to set records on Sunday, but Missourians weren’t able to bet on their National Football League team in the championship. Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri’s chief justice urges passage of 8.7% increase for 3,000 court employees(The Center Square) – The chief justice of Missouri's Supreme Court thanked the legislature for increasing compensation for thousands of court employees and urged them to pass another increase during Wednesday’s… Read More
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