I t’s everywhere: on social media, TV and letters to the editor. Democrats are attacking supporters of Donald Trump for arresting illegal aliens, claiming that these policies go against …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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2/5/25
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One of the highlights of the past week was the governor’s annual State of the State Address, which was delivered to a joint session of the General Assembly in the beautiful chamber of the …
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BY Ben Brown
State Senator 26th District
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2/5/25
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Back in 2018, Mike Kehoe was serving in the Senate.
The development of the Rock Island Trail State Park was then, just as it is now, a controversial issue. Then-Senator Kehoe could see the …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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2/5/25
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Members of the Missouri General Assembly gathered in the House Chamber on Tuesday afternoon to listen to the annual State of the State Address delivered by Governor Mike Kehoe. Missouri’s new …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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2/5/25
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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 …
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BY Spencer Tuma
Director of National Legislative Programs, Missouri Farm Bureau
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2/5/25
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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 …
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By Denny Hoskins, CPA
Missouri Secretary of State
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2/5/25
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Hello Maries County, I would like to take a moment to update you on what we have accomplished one month into office.
Since taking office, I have been busy recovering and accounting for all …
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2/5/25
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B eing good stewards of the land is something everyone can agree on. Unfortunately, liberal policies in California are contributing to massive wildfires that seem to get worse each year.
The …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/22/25
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I n November, after Donald Trump won the election for President of the United States, New York Democratic state Sen. Liz Krueger, in an interview with Politico, suggested that her state succeed and …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/8/25
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The legislative season is now in full force as Missouri legislators start the session this week. The session runs through May 16, 2025.
During the 2024 campaign season there were nearly as many …
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BY PAUL HAMBY
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1/8/25
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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 …
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By Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury
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1/8/25
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My Dad’s birthday was this week. He died at the age of 84 in 2011. I miss him most when I am on the river, where we spent so much time together. Dad was several inches taller than me at …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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1/8/25
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T he new year is as much about reflections on a well-lived life as it is about looking forward to a fresh start and making resolutions for the coming 12 months.
As I am not one who is good at …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/1/25
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This week we continue our series looking at priority issues for the 2025 Missouri legislative session. Pre-filing bills continues and now 1257 bills have been filed by Missouri State Senators and …
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BY PAUL HAMBY
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12/26/24
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F rancis B. Church, editor of the New York Sun in 1897, printed his reply to a little girl’s question, “Is there a Santa Claus?” And “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/26/24
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COLUMBIA — For many, the holiday season would not be complete without evergreens, holly, mistletoe and other traditional plants. But it’s important to exercise care with some of these …
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12/26/24
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Grandpa McNew and my dad bought the pool hall on Main Street in 1960. I was twelve years old at the time, and immediately dad let me start working there, doing this and that and occasionally running …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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12/25/24
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T he Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), proposed by President-elect Donald Trump and spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, is already in the news before it becomes a reality.
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/18/24
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This week we continue our series of looking at priority issues for the 2025 Missouri legislative session that begins in January. Pre-filing bills continue and now 1,135 bills have been filed by …
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BY PAUL HAMBY
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12/18/24
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Donald Trump won a smashing victory last month. As overwhelming as that victory was, if the election were next Tuesday, I believe Trump’s margin of victory would be even greater.
Since …
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By Ralph Voss, Contributing Columnist
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12/18/24
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