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Perspective: Empowering economic advancement for Missouri women In my time as mayor — and lifelong resident — of Jefferson City, I have the privilege of knowing so many driven and hardworking people. However, in my conversations with constituents, I have also learned about the barriers those in our community face in supporting their families and advancing in the workplace. by Mayor Carrie Tergin Published Sep. 20 2021 @ 2:05pm

Your Opinion: Be willing to change your mind Dear Editor: I recently read a quote attributed to either economist John Maynard Keynes or Pail Samuelson that should serve as a guiding light for anyone trying to make a wise decision. Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Biden's ineptness, chaos Dear Editor: The FBI has decided to stop investigating conspiracy theories about Trump supporters plotting a violent takeover of the Capitol on Jan. 6. because there was no grand plan by Trump and his supporters. Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Editor's Note: It starts with listening Three members of our current Reader Advisory Board will be leaving in October, so we will be looking for three new candidates to join the monthly luncheon meetings. by Gary Castor Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 11:00pm

Your Opinion: City spending Dear Editor: Kudos to Councilman Scott Spencer; wish he represented the First Ward or there were more like him regarding his challenges to the budget approval process. Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Busy time of year with 9/11 ceremonies, veto session Greetings from your Missouri Capitol. Well, it’s beginning to feel like fall is in the air, and with football getting in full swing, another of Missouri’s four seasons is about to commence. Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Being sold a bill of goods Dear Editor: Sell! Sell! Sell! Do you ever feel like you are being sold a bill of goods? Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: A loud veto session Veto session in the Missouri Legislature is often uneventful, and even more so with the governor belonging to the same party as the majority in both chambers of the Legislature. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Post 9/11, inconveniences have kept us safer In the days and months after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, we recall the added security measures that came about. Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: National Small Business Week This week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled, "National Small Business Week: Celebrating our Main Street Champions" where we heard from business owners from all over the country. by Blaine Luetkemeyer Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Honoring our small businesses; helping them stay profitable This week, we join the Small Business Administration in celebrating National Small Business Week.The SBA has celebrated the week for more than half a century. by News Tribune Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Celebrate Missouri's bicentennial this weekend For Jefferson City-area residents, Saturday presents more opportunities to celebrate the Show-Me State's bicentennial. by News Tribune Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 4:00am

Your Opinion: Shock treatment Dear Editor: I think of myself as a typical law-abiding citizen of this great United States of America. Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: COVID and the Constitution Dear Editor: One of the most valued tenants in our Constitution is the Fifth and Fourteenth amendments. Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 9:05pm

Your Opinion: Thankful for those who are pushing back Dear Editor: On Facebook, David Sawyer posted a historical photo of his great-great-grandfather with the beloved Aunt Jemima who has a legacy. Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: 90 years of serving and protecting We'd like to take this opportunity to honor the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Educational discrimination against males Dear Editor: I call your attention to a Sept. 7 article by Alana Mastrangelo: "College Gender Gap: Men Falling Farther Behind Women in Higher Education" .... Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Applauding Bush's 9/11 memorial speech Dear Editor: Dear President Bush, I listened to and read the speech you delivered yesterday at the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial site where you warned us that our government, our very way of life, is threatened. Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Partnership could further capitalize on Missouri economic strength One of Missouri's great economic assets has been here longer than we have: The Missouri River.From early in Cole County's history, the steamboat trade played an important part in transportation, shipping and overall development of the region. Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 9:05pm

Your Opinion: Many alternatives to abortion Dear Editor: Human beings are supposed to be humane by showing kindness, mercy, compassion and live in a civilized manner. Published Sep. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: COVID and freedom Dear Editor: As a 60-something Baby Boomer and a Vietnam-era veteran, I believe the political party I grew up in has become a population of whiny crybabies. Published Sep. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Heartbreaking Mid-Missouri homicides It's cases like the recent four Mid-Missouri homicides, followed by the suspect's suicide, that collectively breaks our hearts and shakes our faith in humanity. by News Tribune Published Sep. 13 2021 @ 9:05pm

Our Opinion: New law will bring parity to mental health treatment "It's better late than never." by News Tribune Published Sep. 13 2021 @ 9:10am