The landscape of Springfield is about to change, after the City Council approved the proposed Commercial Street development. The approval was handed down Monday after an hours-long …
Read More »Congressman Eric Burlison Applauds Supreme Court in Student Loan Decision
Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison is praising the U.S. Supreme Court following its decision to strike down President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness. On Friday, a …
Read More »Missouri Judge Orders Constitutional Amendment Be Made Available for Abortion Rights; Decides against AG Bailey
Following a back-and-forth between Republican officials in Missouri, a judge has ruled the issue be put forward for voters. Cole County Presiding Judge Jon Beetem ruled this …
Read More »Governor Mike Parson Signs Two Bills Regarding Sports, Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Children
Bills prohibiting participating in sports and gender affirming care for transgender youth are now law. Governor Mike Parson signed two bills Wednesday, named SB 39 and SB …
Read More »Upcoming LGBTQ+ Festival in Springfield Draws Controversy from Lawmakers
An upcoming festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the area is receiving backlash from local legislators. The Ozarks Pridefest is scheduled for June 10 on Park Central …
Read More »Springfield City Council Approves Special Election for Marijuana Tax
Voters in Springfield will have the opportunity later this summer to vote on an additional sales tax for marijuana in the city. During a meeting on Monday, …
Read More »Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe Announces Run for Governor
With Governor Mike Parson exiting the office in January of 2025, candidates are already lining up to fill the seat. On Tuesday, Lieutenant Govenor Mike Kehoe announced …
Read More »Republican Lawmakers in Missouri Ban Transgender Health Care, Athletics
Missouri is now the latest state to take a stance against the controversial topic of gender-affirming health care and transgender athletics in children. On Wednesday, the Missouri …
Read More »Governor Mike Parson Awards Funding from New School Safety Grant Program
Governor Mike Parson is awarding grants to dozens of schools in the state of Missouri in the first round of funding through the School Safety Grant Program. …
Read More »Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign Bid
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is announcing his run for President of the United States in 2024. The 72-year-old Bentonville native announced his candidacy Wednesday morning in …
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