By now you have likely heard that Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, whose office houses the state librarian, has proposed an administrative rule pertaining to state appropriations for public libraries that has repeatedly been described as a “book ban.” This is a lie.
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As readers of this column, you will not be surprised that Governor Parson chose fellow Army veteran and his General Counsel Andrew Bailey to be the next Attorney General.
This past election day, numerous issues were at the top of minds for voters across the country. Here in Missouri, local ballot measures on state finances and police efforts were popular topics of discussion.
Whether it’s through intervention in our businesses or our wallets, the state should not restrict the free exercise of fundamental individual liberties.
November 11th is a day set aside each year to honor and show gratitude to the men and women who have served in America’s armed forces.
Rep. Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit was elected House Floor Leader in a closely fought contest with Rep. Michael Haffner of Cass Coutny.
In the last few days there is a movement afoot to encourage Senator Koenig run for Pro Tem instead of Floor Leader.
The Missouri Times would like to make a prediction, Eric Schmitt will be a fantastic United States Senator. Give us a moment to explain.
It is rare in life when one is afforded the opportunity of a do-over and even more so in politics.
Senate candidate Eric Schmitt has repeatedly stated in his press releases and television ads that, if elected, he will be a fighter for Missouri. But when we have recently experienced an actual violent insurrection with hand-to-hand fighting at the US Capitol, Schmitt’s rhetoric is misguided and politically tone deaf.