Democrats fight for attention in crowded Missouri Senate primary in St. Louis County
Four candidates are vying to replace state Sen. Brian Williams in a primary competing with ballot measures, a congressional race and the county executive contest.
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Halal, Arabic and French among the skills Kansas town honed to be good hosts to the Algerians
LAWRENCE — Bidding for a spot as a host city seemed nearly impossible. Until it wasn’t. The University of Kansas, Explore Lawrence, Rock Chalk Park, and Lawrence city government teamed to argue that ...
I once wrote that two moments explained Mike Parson’s tenure. Make it three
The former governor spent years fighting the release of public records. A closeout audit found his office didn't keep them at all.
Missouri cannabis workers notch union wins as organizing spreads
A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election.
Why Trump chose a deal over a wider Iran War, and what it means for Missouri
When President Donald Trump moved from a stance of military confrontation with Iran to seeking a ceasefire and engaging in diplomatic talks, many commentators highlighted the political motives behind this ch...
What Amendment 5 ad gets wrong about Missouri data centers
The tax break at the center of the ad was created by Missouri lawmakers — and the measure would leave it to lawmakers to revisit.
US Supreme Court says police need warrants for cellphone location data
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement searches for the location history of cellphones near crime scenes are covered by the Fourth Amendment, requiring warrants to obtain the data. But the...
High court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump both a win and a loss Monday in allowing his firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, but ruling that he cannot remove Lisa...
Missouri could be on the hook for $150 million in food benefits due to error rate
Missouri will be required to pay 10% of SNAP benefits starting in October 2027 if it doesn't decrease its payment error rate.
Public universities around the country face escalating involvement from state lawmakers
Jennifer Brooks, a history professor at Auburn University, had barely unpacked from a trip out of town earlier this month when the messages started blowing up her phone. Texts from colleagues and rumors on s...
How is America doing on her 250th birthday?
As we pause to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we should take the time to evaluate her well-being. All is not well in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Why isn’t it? The leaders whom we...
What the 1.5% actually buys: A promise of quality for Missouri families
A recent commentary in The Missouri Independent asked what the Missouri Charter Public School commission (MCPSC) is doing with the 1.5% sponsorship fee it receives under state law. It is a fair question, and...
Democrats demand info on Trump use of national park fees to pay for D.C. repairs
WASHINGTON — U.S. House and Senate Democrats, mostly from Western states, are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after media reports revealed the Trump administration redirected roughly $9...
Missouri revives tax incentive that could aid Royals stadium, Kansas City riverfront projects
Before the Power & Light District became the hub of entertainment and economic activity in Kansas City that it is today, the area was blocks of unkempt parking lots and empty storefronts. The district’s ov...
Missouri’s red-tape Republicans are governing badly on purpose
I have some minor medical issues. So do my kids. Tracking all our medical appointments, getting to the appointments, getting prescriptions, getting insurance to pay for the appointments and prescriptions, pa...
Fate of Missouri bill on gas station slot machines could turn on GOP primary results
The fight over legalizing slot machines in Missouri is moving from the Capitol into Republican state Senate primaries.
Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
Forty-six percent of U.S. adults reported struggling to afford healthcare last year, according to a report released by the Urban Institute.
Gambling companies pour campaign money into fight over Missouri video lottery bill
A Missouri Independent analysis shows political donations from video game operators, casinos and sports betting interests exceed $4 million since the start of 2025.
Strong candidates in Alaska, Ohio seen as moving US Senate races toward Dems
Democrats’ prospects in a trio of key U.S. Senate races are improving, an influential elections forecaster said Thursday, though Republicans are still favored to retain control of the chamber after the mid...
As ICE presence at World Cup looms, fans and local leaders prepare
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — On a recent weekday evening, Avram Kline kicked a soccer ball to his son on the bright green pitch in Brooklyn Bridge Park, where the skyscrapers of Manhattan loom just across the East Riv...
In prisons and jails, a lack of sleep may harm health and safety
For many incarcerated people, getting a full night’s sleep is almost impossible. Bright lights, loud noise, overnight head counts, early morning meals and other routine features of prison and jail operatio...
Corporate logos abound on White House grounds in prep for fights by Trump-allied UFC
Advertisements for Polymarket and Bud Light lined an eight-sided cage on the White House grounds ahead of mixed martial arts fights scheduled for Sunday.
More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
For decades, making an untraceable firearm required specialized tools, technical expertise and hours of work. Today, it can start with a downloaded file and a consumer-grade 3D printer. As advances in additi...
Childcare centers across Missouri grapple with staff retention issues
As more discussions about supplying adequate, affordable childcare are had across the state, childcare centers continue to struggle with staff retention. Beth Ann Lang, deputy chief executive officer of Chil...