March 29, 2019 For more than two years, Americans have been bombarded by the news media airing report after report on ‘collusion’ between President Trump and the Russians who interfered in the 2016 election. If you listened to any of […]
Closed primary elections? House Republicans give initial approval
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House gave initial approval to a proposal closing the state’s primary elections — by a margin of just six votes. Under the legislation, Missourians would be required to designate their party affiliation and only […]
African-American religious leaders lobby for criminal justice reform, voting rights
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A group of the state’s African-American religious leaders gathered at the Capitol Tuesday urging lawmakers to pass legislation dealing with criminal justice reform and voter protection. Put on by the Missionary State Baptist Convention of Missouri […]
Three Rivers College opens registration for Summer and Fall classes
Registration will open April 1 for Summer and Fall classes at Three Rivers College for new and returning students at all of the College’s locations. Online and on-site registration will continue through May 31 for “A” and Full Summer sessions, […]
Sen. Doug Libla: 2019 Mid-Session Legislative Update
The First Regular Session of the 100th General Assembly of the State of Missouri began with a call from the governor to prioritize workforce development and infrastructure investment. Over the course of the past 10 weeks, the Missouri Senate has […]
Missouri Supreme Court rules those unable to pay jail debts cannot be sent back to prison
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a unanimous decision, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled courts cannot threaten people with additional prison time who are unable to pay their jail debts. The state’s highest court deemed there is no statutory authority for the practice […]
AG Schmitt Secures Guilty Plea, $6,000 in Restitution in Medicaid Fraud Case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that Caruthersville native Felicia Ricks, 38, pled guilty to committing a class C felony of Medicaid fraud. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Ricks was sentenced to five years in the […]
Another Weak Year Predicted for Farm Economy
By Eric Bohl A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) analysis projects 2019 net farm income will again be well below normal. This broad measure of farm profitability has disappointed farmers for at least the past five years. Despite the […]
Missouri Farmers Should Face Consistent Rules for Raising Livestock
By Blake Hurst Bacon is popular, but living near a hog farm is not. Bacon isn’t possible without hogs, so if we want bacon, we’re going to have to raise pigs. Missouri Senate Bill 391 is opposed by people who […]
Senate Democrats vow to keep fighting bill modifying state minimum wage
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After some kerfuffle Tuesday evening, a Senate bill modifying Missouri’s minimum wage rate was ultimately stalled. The bill, put forth by state Sen. Mike Cunningham, a Republican, seeks to change how the minimum wage would be […]