Earlier this week was an opportunity to observe one of the 11 federally recognized holidays. Sunday, June 19, was Juneteenth Independence Day. Most government or private businesses that observe this …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/23/22
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(Editor’s note: Mr. Francis recently provided a summary of several bills recently discussed in the Missouri House).
Improving Broadband Internet Access – SB 820 is meant to help …
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By Rick Francis
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6/23/22
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Over the last 16 months Americans have watched President Joe Biden stumble from crisis to crisis. This is the same Joe Biden who has billed himself as a leader who would govern with a steady hand. …
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By Jason Smith
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6/23/22
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Gaming and gambling. They’re two words that start with the letter ‘G.’ They mean the same thing, right?The betting industry uses the words almost interchangeably. Many states have a …
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6/16/22
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It has become an unfortunate theme in Washington - every time a crisis or tragedy hits this nation, Washington Democrats spring into action to exploit that situation to grow the power of …
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6/16/22
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A mere 88 years ago today, June 9, 1934, Walt Disney’s character Donald Duck debuted.He began essentially as a comic-book character and by many accounts remains the most published …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/9/22
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Over the last 16 months, we have seen a steady deterioration in our border security as President Joe Biden’s disastrous policies have not only weakened our ability to stop illegal immigration …
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By Jason Smith
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6/9/22
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For those hoping to read a more serious column, look elsewhere on this page or perhaps in another part of this week’s newspaper. The tone of this will be on the rather light-hearted side.A few …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/2/22
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The latter portion of May should be one of optimism and excitement, right? Local high schools are preparing for commencement exercises, (and those who aren’t graduating are eagerly awaiting the …
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By Daniel Winningham
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5/26/22
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Our country, as best said by President Reagan, is a shining city on a hill. We are a beacon of freedom and hope that the rest of the world looks to and strives to emulate. Our values, our customs, …
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By Jason Smith
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5/26/22
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