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In recent years, parents have heard from physicians and educators about how terrible screen time is for children. Vast research has linked increased screen time to obesity, psychological issues, sleep disturbances, and behavioral issues. However, many parents found the recommended limits set for screen time in our technology-driven society were very hard to follow according

House Armed Services passes defense bill out of committee (Washington, DC) – The House Armed Services Committee early June 29 moved out of committee the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual legislation that determines policies and funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense and other national security entities.  Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler played a

Governor Eric Greitens signed an executive order forming a task force to reform Missouri’s corrections system. This task force will follow a data-driven approach to develop policies that improve public safety, reduce corrections spending and reinvest savings in strategies that can decrease crime and reduce recidivism. A bipartisan group will work with The Council of

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement praising the Trump administration’s withdrawal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which gave federal bureaucrats jurisdiction over more than 99 percent of Missouri. “Today’s action by the Trump administration is a huge win for Missouri farmers, ranchers, and small business owners,” Blunt said.

MDC expands deer feeding ban to 41 counties in response to CWD Placing food or minerals for deer is now prohibited in 12 more counties starting July 1 to help limit the spread of chronic wasting disease. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has expanded restrictions on feeding deer and placing minerals for deer from

Be careful with fireworks, campfires and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire. As people celebrate this summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be extremely careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire. Fireworks Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks

While people of all ages should take steps to protect themselves from the sun, older people may need to take additional precautions.  Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body to deal with the heat coming from the environment. Heat fatigue, heat syncope (sudden dizziness

by Diane Olson Hot off the grill cheeseburgers, hot dogs and pork spare ribs…coming right up! Summertime is a favorite time for outdoor cooking, picnicking and family gatherings. Memorial Day unofficially serves as the kick-off of the summer season and this week’s July 4th celebrations will find outdoor dining in full swing with additional weeks

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, who broke with her party to oppose the EPA’s proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule to regulate waterways, and supported bipartisan legislation to roll it back, welcomed President Trump’s proposed rollback of that regulation. “I’ve never been shy about calling out our government when rules and regulations don’t work for Missouri,”