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by Phill Brooks As the Kansas City Star noted just before the legislature went on its spring break, it’s been a rough beginning for Missouri’s Republican governor. The Republican-controlled House sidelined Mike Parson’s idea for a state bond-issue debt to repair bridges. Republicans also have questioned his idea to provide scholarships to low and middle

Legislation would make it even more difficult to obtain broadband access in rural areas Citing the need to preserve a free and open internet, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler today voted against HR 1644, Democrat-led legislation which would impose new government restrictions on the internet, stifling investment and innovation, making it more difficult to expand broadband into

Governor Mike Parson makes a statement on Missouri Senate Action on Infrastructure. “During this year’s State of the State address, I called for the legislature to prioritize an infrastructure plan that would address critical infrastructure needs across our entire state without raising taxes. I appreciate the collaborative efforts by the Senate and the House on

The fourth in a series of leadership book discussions with the Republic Chamber of Commerce was held April 11 at the Greene County MU Extension office inside the Springfield Botanical Center. The discussion focused on “The Power of Habit” written by Charles Duhigg. According to this book, humans can operate on automatic pilot, performing complex

To the uninitiated, a morel does not have the most appetizing appearance. Its brain-like form looks like something out of a campy horror movie, and a morel’s neutral, earthy color doesn’t command much attention. From about late March to early May, however, foraging for these small mushrooms is serious business—a business so serious that many

On Monday, the Missouri Senate, in a 26-7 vote, passed one of Governor Parson’s top legislative priorities. In the State of the State, Governor Parson presented a bold infrastructure plan which takes a serious step forward in addressing Missouri’s critical infrastructure needs across the State. If fully implemented, the infrastructure plan will allow the State

The Missouri Department of Conservation urges drivers to be cautious on the roads this spring and give turtles a brake. These reptiles are often hit by cars during the warmer months, but are at special risk this time of year because they are more active. Common turtles spotted crossing Missouri roads include three-toed box turtles,

Gift cards are a common thread among many scams. Consumers may be asked to purchase gift cards to pay off a debt, send fees to collect a sweepstakes or lottery prize, or help someone found on an online dating site. The impact of gift card scams has spiked in recent years. According to the Federal

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) made the following statement after voting against H.R. 1585, the reauthorization and expansion of the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA). “The Violence Against Women’s Act was originally enacted to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to help women who have suffered from domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, while enhancing efforts to prevent

University of Missouri Extension Council of Cedar County met on the evening of April 1 at in the Stockton High School Agriculture Building, Stockton, Mo. for the monthly council meeting. Members in attendance were Marlon Collins, Vicki Ford, Anna Haselhuhn, Amy Hedrick, Randy Langsten, Michele Pate, Jim Phillips, Jordan Richner, Joy Rutledge, Maranda Spangler and