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COLUMBIA — The countdown to next year’s 50th anniversary of the Missouri Sunshine Law will begin with a salute to three Sunshine Heroes — two individuals and an organization — …
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The Missouri Sunshine Coalition
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8/3/22
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A few weeks ago I wrote about setting deadfalls to control small predators from weasels to raccoons. Deadfalls sets are illegal and in this time of over-populations of the egg eaters that keep quail …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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8/3/22
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Many years ago, I was in the audience when the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights activist and election mobilizer, gave a speech.
He often used the catchphrase, “Keep hope …
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By Lee H. Hamilton
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7/27/22
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Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society — especially over the news industry.
Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes …
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By Brett Wesner, Chairman, National Newspaper Association
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7/20/22
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Here’s a question: When was the last time at least half of Americans said the government in Washington could be trusted to do the right thing all or most of the time?
It was right after …
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By Lee H. Hamilton
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7/20/22
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In 2017, the Supreme Court decided a case that involved a school playground resurfacing program provided by the state of Missouri.
Trinity Lutheran School sought a state grant, which was …
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By John A. Sparks
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7/6/22
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As Yogi Berra, baseball’s preeminent wit and philosopher, would say, “It’s déjà vu all over again.”
Fifteen years ago, I wrote in this space about an attempt …
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By Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson
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6/8/22
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In the wake of the leaked draft opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito overturning Roe v. Wade and holding that there is no constitutional right to an abortion, there’s been a tidal wave …
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By Lee Hamilton
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6/8/22
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After the school shooting in Texas, I realized that I was about the only columnist in America that didn’t talk to my kids about within 24 hours of event.
Sure, I’ll cop to being a …
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By Darrell Ehrlick
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6/1/22
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Sunday was 529 Day, a day meant to highlight the opportunities available in state 529 plans.
MOST 529 is Missouri’s 529 education plan. Named after Section 529 in the IRS tax code …
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By Scott Fitzpatrick, Missouri State Treasurer
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6/1/22
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Recently, a couple of reporters at The New York Times published an intriguing story about conversations between House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and other members of his leadership team.
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By Lee H. Hamilton
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5/25/22
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Throughout its history, the United States has been blessed with men and women who have been willing to make incredible sacrifices in defense of the American dream.
This land of the free has been …
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From Missouri House Communications
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5/25/22
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Our federal and state governments are not broken. We must keep in mind all the good that is done in spite of what appears to be ongoing discord.
With higher gas prices, rising food costs …
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By Janice Ellis
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5/18/22
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Having just watched a Supreme Court nominee supported by a comfortable majority of Americans draw just three Republican votes in the Senate, you could be forgiven for thinking bipartisanship in …
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By Lee H. Hamilton
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5/11/22
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An interesting thing happened after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Though U.S. standing in the world had taken a knock after the much-needed but chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, there was no question …
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By Lee H. Hamilton
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4/27/22
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(Editor’s note: As a public service, Lee H. Hamilton writes regularly about the U.S. Congress and what individuals can do to make our representative democracy work better. His columns are part …
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By Lee H. Hamilton
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4/13/22
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If you get depressed easily, you may wish to skip this article.
Our country has suffered inflationary bouts to various degrees throughout our history, with perhaps the most severe having …
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By Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson
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3/30/22
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Over 6 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s just received a gut-punch from the federal agency that oversees Medicare. So did their loved ones.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid …
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By Michelle McMurry-Heath
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3/30/22
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Scientists had an astoundingly productive 2021.
The Food and Drug Administration fully approved more than 50 new drugs — one of the best years on record — and granted emergency use …
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By Michelle McMurry-Heath
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3/23/22
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A review of scientific research by leading academic experts in the field found that community spread was the primary driver of COVID-19 outbreaks in long term care facilities.
The review …
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From the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living
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3/16/22
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