T he purpose of our military is to protect America from our enemies. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, in a 2015 Republican presidential debate, was a little more blunt when he said, “The …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/10/23
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When being discharged from the hospital after a severe illness or injury, most seniors prefer to return home and receive home healthcare.
However, Medicare’s ongoing cuts to the home …
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By Carol Hudspeth
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9/13/23
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Greetings from Jefferson City. I sincerely hope everyone had a blessed Easter weekend. The Senate returned to action on Tuesday for a very emotional occasion as we held our Senate Memorial Ceremony, …
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BY State Sen. Justin Brown, Missouri’s 16th District
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4/10/24
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How many weeks until summer vacation? If you have a student in your family, I bet they’re quick to answer. High school seniors are counting down the days until graduation, and soon-to-be …
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By Janet Adkison, Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy for Missouri Farm Bureau
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5/10/23
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Missouri’s Republican legislators might want to give a second thought to their party’s push to impose higher vote requirements to amend the state constitution.
If some of these …
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By Phill Brooks, Contributing Columnist
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5/10/23
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P resident Joe Biden’s administration — in an attempt to improve Biden’s ratings — touted their economic policies last week. This has become known as Bidenomics. …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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7/5/23
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At Missouri Farm Bureau, we’ve talked extensively for more than two years about the global climate agenda and how activists continue to miss the big picture.
Every United Nations, European …
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By Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau
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7/5/23
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How time flies. Sisters’ Day is here again and so is cooler weather. I am really enjoying it. It is my turn to play hostess. It seems the older I get the harder it gets to get everything ready. …
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10/4/23
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The decline in wild turkey numbers over the past ten years is due to many things. The main cause takes place next weekend, the youth season, what one hunter has referred to the weekend best used to …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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4/3/24
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Fifty years ago this summer I was working at Buffalo River as a naturalist for the National Park Service. It was a grand time and I loved it. In October you can help me celebrate those days and my …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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7/26/23
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L ast week, this column explained why the Palestinians in Gaza are full of hate. They teach this, starting with children from birth. But there are also ludicrous ideas being introduced and spread in …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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2/28/24
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I n conversations with Democrats, they try to explain their visceral hatred for President Donald Trump. Where did this hate come from?
I think Trump has an inflated ego, is self-centered and …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/24/23
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We are all proud to be an American. There are special days that we honor and recognize our veterans. There are those who have served and those who made it a career. There are Prisoners of War (POW), …
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9/13/23
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COLUMBIA — During drought, plants and livestock suffer.
So do farmers. Life in rural America can be rough, especially when weather-related events such as drought and flood put crops and …
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From University Extension
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9/13/23
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More than 60 bills passed through the Missouri General Assembly this year, and after receiving the signature from Missouri Governor Mike Parson, those bills have now become law, effective August 28, …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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9/13/23
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Valentine’s Day may be a few days behind us, but love is still in the air.
That includes today’s popular love story between mega pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City superstar …
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BY Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Missouri Farm Bureau
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2/28/24
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The February meeting under new business started with a first and second reading to enact a new Ordinance No. 629 — Establishing Public Participation During Board Meetings.
It went into …
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2/28/24
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E ver since Mother Nature gave central Missouri a shot of winter temperatures in January — dipping the mercury below zero for a couple of days — conversation around water coolers and in …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/6/24
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Chief Deputy responds to accusations
The following letter was posted around 6 a.m. on Dec. 11 on Scott John For Maries County Sheriff Facebook page. Maries County Chief Deputy John is responding …
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12/13/23
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The House and Senate have reached final agreement on a fiscally responsible state spending plan that provides record funding for K-12 education, makes major investments in the state’s …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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5/10/23
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