The question of whether to let local governments set their own minimum wage isn’t really about policy. It’s about politics. It’s about people’s emotions, not…
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In this tale of two cities, passing a local minimum wage increase was the best one could make of the worst of times. Dickens might…
Dear Editor: We must face the fact that not all Missouri students receive the same quality of education. While some students receive a top-notch education,…
By Representative Elaine Gannon Instead of lamenting the students who fail to graduate from High School in Missouri, we can help to make sure that…
By Gov. Bob Holden Each new presidential administration has the opportunity to define its strategic and security interests and priorities. Though focus is high on…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Sunday, March 26, panelists Fred Dreiling, principal of Fred Dreiling, LLC, Independence Mayor Eileen Weir, Travis Smith, the vice president…
By Al Bond, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Carpenters Regional Council and Brian Murphy, President of BAM Construction In the construction industry, we get to work with many…
By Sen. Wayne Wallingford, District 27 Senator and Missouri Chairman of Vets4Energy The United States leads the world in the production and refining of oil…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The celebrated former Missouri governor and Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond appeared on Sunday’s episode of This Week in Missouri Politics to…
By State Representative Hannah Kelly, 141st District Even if you’ve never sworn to uphold it, you’re probably familiar with the oath of office we each take…