As Missouri lawmakers consider new regulations on large-scale solar development, farmers across the state say the issue is less about energy policy and more about…
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“No taxation without representation” wasn’t just a catch phrase for the Founding Fathers. It was the idea that a government wasn’t legitimate if it could…
Missouri is at a crossroads. As electricity demand rises and states across the Midwest compete for new energy investment, the decisions lawmakers make today will determine whether Missouri attracts new projects or watches them move across state lines.
When violent crimes go unsolved, the impact is a ripple effect. Victims and families are left without answers. Communities lose confidence in the system meant…
When Rep. Cecelia Williams spoke on the Missouri House floor about the importance of protecting women and children from violence, her words reflected a truth…
The most fundamental duty of a government is public safety. This is a principle as old as our republic. John Locke wrote that individuals consent…
Missouri’s transportation system depends on public-private partnerships. Every day, private contractors, surveyors, and engineering firms work side-by-side with the Missouri Department of Transportation to deliver…
Rural health care in Missouri is under sustained strain. Over the past several years, the industry has faced workforce shortages, rising labor and supply costs…
When people talk about energy these days, the story often sounds the same no matter where you live: rising costs, growing demand, and concern about whether the system can keep up.
Today, Missouri legislators are considering legislation that would eliminate a farmer’s ability to diversify their land through solar energy development. At its core, this debate…