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Suppose you are a landowner or leaseholder seeking a way to notify deer, turkey, or mushroom hunters, fishermen, UTV joyriders, or folks on a float trip who use your property to disembark. In that … more
Many years ago, I read of an unhappy woman who had an appointment with the well-known and highly respected psychologist, Dr. George Crane. She told him she did not like the way her husband treated … more
    The past few weeks have been eventful, as the state legislature reconvened after returning to Jefferson City from “spring break,” marking the symbolic midpoint of … more
Missouri House Republicans recently voted (in HB 567) to repeal much of Proposition A, the minimum wage and family leave ballot measure approved by voters last November. Is it right to undo what … more
  If you’re an FFA alumnus, you’re familiar with the officer stations featured in the opening ceremony of each meeting. For those who aren’t, each officer recites a script … more
  We’re three months into the new year, and soon enough, planters will start firing up to put in this year’s crop. The passage of time also means the new Congress is gearing up … more
In Missouri, landowner property rights have come under increasing pressure due to large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly high-voltage transmission lines and renewable energy developments … more
On Jan. 20, a new administration took over in Washington, D.C., as Donald J. Trump assumed the role of President for the second time. Just two weeks prior, Congress filled its seats with members … more
It is with great humility and excitement that I step into the role of Missouri’s 41st secretary of state. My journey from the legislature to this office has given me a deep appreciation … more
As a professor and veterinary virologist at Louisiana State University, I know how difficult it is to bring early-stage research from the laboratory to the marketplace. I’ve spent decades … more
Instead of focusing on esoteric and special or personal interests, there are many areas that need to be addressed in the new legislative session that begins on Jan. 8 that could improve the lives of … more
Government programs are not known for moving at a rapid pace. Often, work in the public policy sector is laborious and time-consuming, sometimes taking decades to make significant progress. … more
This time of year is often called football season. Others may call it sweater weather and pumpkin spice latte time. I can almost get on board with those descriptions, but for farmers it’s … more
October marks Domestic Violence Aw areness Month, a time when we, as a society, must reflect on the pervasive and insidious nature of domestic violence, and strengthen our commitment to supporting … more
Shocking documentation of recently released records of sex-change surgeries performed on minors in various states should alert voters in Missouri that such is on the horizon if Amendment No. 3 … more
Every August, thousands of Missourians converge upon Sedalia for 11 days of food, fun and fellowship during the Missouri State Fair. The Missouri Farm Bureau building is always a hotbed of activity, … more
Even though I haven’t voted for a Democrat in this century (did many times before), I wasn’t one of those who called them communists. It seemed like overkill. Naive, yes. … more
The raid of the Marion (Kansas) County Record newsroom occurred just over a year ago. At the time, the newspaper world was shaken. When asked if he thought this was a harbinger of things to … more
A year and a day after an unprecedented raid on Marion County Record , former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody formally was charged Aug. 12, 2024, with interference with judicial process. The … more
Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop bullying, is helping to make schools safer OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., — Increasingly, people consider their child’s safety at school, … more
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