Our Opinion: Hawley’s policies trump McCaskill’s personality for U.S. Senate
Missouri is fortunate that both parties have nominated qualified, intelligent, and compelling candidates for U.S. Senate who truly have the best interests of the...
Opinion: American health care system needs work
By Sam Gladney
I’m not much for posturing. I don’t care for empty rhetoric. Blame it on my Missouri and Army roots. In the Army, only...
Opinion: Senator McCaskill is no moderate
By the Honorable Tim Jones
Claire McCaskill has had a rough time closing out “Election 2018.” First, she was caught hiding behind a pillar at...
Opinion: Support a reasonable medical marijuana law by voting Yes on 2
By Rep. Shamed Dogan
Since being elected to the Missouri House in 2014, I have vocally supported efforts to pass a medical marijuana bill and...
Where did all these highways and bridges come from?
By Sen. Doug Libla
Thankfully, back in 1924, forward-thinking citizens convinced their legislators that Missouri needed a system of “hard surface” highways. The big issue...
Opinion: President Trump is planting the seeds of an agricultural revival
By Kalena Bruce
How will farmers vote in the upcoming midterm election?
Seventy percent of farmers supported President Trump in 2016, according to exit polls. But much...
Opinion: The Missouri Plan should become the American Plan
by Jeff Roorda
I have not talked to a single person who is happy about the confirmation process utilized in the elevation of Justice Kavanaugh.
And...
Opinion: Urban and rural leaders Voice concerns with Amendment 1
By Eric Bohl
The November election is just around the corner, and Missouri voters will decide on several ballot issues. The proposal with the widest...
Opinion: Cole County’s new prosecutor must commit to a smarter, fairer form of justice
By Nimrod “Rod” Chapel., Jr.
With a recommendation, prosecutors have the power to change a person’s life.
As the gatekeepers of the criminal justice system, a...
Opinion: Are we looking at politics through the right lenses?
By Sen. Pat Dougherty
I can’t recall the first time I got prescription eyeglasses, but I can tell you when and where I first lost...
