This column is a suggestion to both college student protesters and higher education officials to find a better approach to the pro-Palestinian student protests.
Those protests and university …
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By Phill Brooks, Contributing Columnist
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5/15/24
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I spoke to a college ornithology class about birds a few years back. I think my talk went over really well except for my woodpecker recipes. I myself have had a great fascination with birds since I …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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5/15/24
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A s Biden’s term as the 46th President of the United States winds down, it has become increasingly evident that his presidency will be defined by war.
I’m not just talking about …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/15/24
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Governor Parson signed HB 2634 on May 9 putting in statute language that restricts tax-payer funds from going to abortion providers and their affiliates.
Prior to 2020, Missouri …
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By Susan Klein, Executive Director Missouri Right to Life
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5/15/24
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Agriculture is truly a remarkable industry, weaving together the rhythms of nature with the hard work and dedication of farmers, ranchers and their families. Amidst the idyllic landscapes and the …
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By Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau
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5/15/24
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The brave men and women who have answered the call to protect and serve our country will greatly benefit from the General Assembly’s passage of my veterans care package.
Now awaiting the …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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5/15/24
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About an hour before sunset I maneuvered the big pontoon boat across the wide and windy waters of Stockton Lake. I found a good spot of calm water out of the wind, off an eastern-facing bluff. I …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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5/8/24
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T oday marks the birthday of the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. Born May 8, 1884, Truman was the only U.S. President from the Show Me State. He served two terms, from 1945 to …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/8/24
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The curious activities at the Capitol create an atmosphere of political adventure.
Monday ended the ethics committee persecution of the Speaker of the House. During the last seven months the …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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5/8/24
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To the Editor:
Obtaining votes by favors or even cash has a long and sorry tradition in America. Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall made a science of it in New York, Pendergast did the same thing in …
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5/8/24
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The best time of the year to take a two- or three-day float trip is during early May, if you can plan around the high water and thunderstorms this time of year.
It is usually warm enough during …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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5/1/24
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A nti-Israel demonstrators on college campuses around the country are utilizing their First Amendment rights to protest Israel’s war against Hamas.
The common thread in these organized …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/1/24
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In a unanimous 150-0 decision, the Missouri House has passed HB 2797, a bill that underscores the state’s commitment to honoring its local heroes by designating various highways and bridges …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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5/1/24
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The final weeks of April have been a whirlwind for me in Jefferson City with presenting bills to committees, moving proposals forward and listening to the concerns and successes of visitors from our …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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5/1/24
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CASA programs gather at capitol to engage, educate state legislators of program’s impact on children
Jefferson City — The Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (Missouri CASA) held “CASA at the Capitol Day” on April 15 at the Missouri Capitol building.
A stated …
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5/1/24
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The House Ethics Committee investigation of Speaker Dean Plocher reminds me of the recent history of House speakers who ended their time in office under a legal or ethical cloud.
As the Missouri …
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By Phill Brooks, Contributing Columnist
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4/24/24
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I t may have been a spring day during my junior year in college, or it could have been late winter. In some ways, I have tried to erase this experience from my memory.
Let me slow down a little …
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4/24/24
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The legislation that weighed heaviest on my shoulders this session is Senate Bill 727.
It is a large omnibus education bill that we were told fixes everything. We were told by the bill sponsor …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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4/24/24
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Dear Editor,
The excitement of the Rock Island Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony and the tribute to our retiring mayor, John Kamler triggered memories of our city’s history.
Many of us …
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4/24/24
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Scott Peterson’s latest attempt to have his conviction for the 2002 double murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner, overturned have put those heinous crimes back in the …
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By Paul F. Petrick
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4/24/24
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