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Our Opinion: This weekend, shop (partially) tax-free This weekend, it's a back-to-school shopping bonanza. The more you spend, the more you save with this can't-be-missed sale. Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: LU debt forgiveness a bad idea Dear Editor: More evidence of our continued slide down from the goal of being a Land of Equal Opportunity to a goal of being a Land of Equal Outcome (Equity)? Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Flood of immigrants, yet few safeguards Dear Editor: I refer to a July 30, 2021 article by Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby: "2nd Texas Border City Probes Catholic Charity for Releases of Migrants with COVID" .... Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Have your say on city spending Want to have a say on how the city spends our money? Now is the perfect time. Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 12:35pm

Your Opinion: Loudest boos come from cheap seats Dear Editor: More than a few have expressed displeasure over Simone Biles' decision to not compete in Olympic gymnastic events due to her mental situation. Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: No reason to keep employer's name a secret Dear Editor: What is the big secret? Your July 28 edition reports that Jefferson City was eliminated from the competition for the location of a factory to employ 1,500 people. Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Process ignores needs and inflation Nearly every year, during the month of July, the House of Representatives debate and votes on appropriations bills for the next fiscal year. This July, particularly this past week, followed suit. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 10:50am

Your Opinion: Voting 'no' on half-cent sales tax I will be voting no on the half-cent sales tax. by Nelson Otto, Jefferson City Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 10:30am

Your Opinion: One person's lie is another's truth Dear Editor: What is considered a big lie to some people is another person's truth. Published Aug. 1 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Medicaid expansion won't bankrupt Missouri Summertime in Mid-Missouri may have hot some days but it generally is a great season buzzing with activities, community involvement, and a busy time for family and community activities. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Kicking the dead horse again Dear Editor: Do you ever feel you are kicking a "dead horse?" I do — especially regarding spending by our local government entities — the city, the county and the school board. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Curators right to prioritize at-risk students The Lincoln University Board of Curators is right to call on the school's administration to address the school's considerable at-risk student population. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: For online shoppers, taxes aren't a factor Dear Editor: I am thoroughly disgusted with the comments concerning the WayFair tax. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: MoDOT's bicentennial offering Do you ever plug in your driving route on your phone only to be foiled by technology? by News Tribune Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Where does buck stop with Jan. 6 probe? Dear Editor: Say what you will about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi but you cannot deny she is a master politician. Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 1:00am

Our Opinion: Next Tuesday, thank a poll worker When you go to vote in the Aug. 3 election — and we certainly hope you do — be sure to thank a poll worker. by News Tribune Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 1:00am

Your Opinion: Fortify Capitol for safety of both parties Dear Editor: In regard to a letter to the editor on July 18, we need to fortify our Capitol for the safety of both parties. Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Finding creative hiring solutions We support the Cole County's Sheriff Department's attempt at an incentive pay plan to hopefully help the department hire more employees. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 10:25pm

Your Opinion: Emperor Biden has no clothes Dear Editor: Hans Christian Andersen published "The Emperor's New Clothes" in 1837 as a children's story, but these words are truly a parable for what's happening in our country today. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Forck's death a loss to community Mike "Pee Wee" Forck was a quintessential farmer, public servant and Mid-Missourian. He worked hard and played hard, loving life and living to serve others. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Inflation claim contested Dear Editor: It's getting ridiculous, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer is regularly using the News Tribune to concoct things and present them in an essay that gets published as if it was fact. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Mo. public universities should mandate vaccine Dear Editor: Missouri has become the latest battleground in the war against COVID-19. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Stop the vaccine shaming Dear Editor: There is a load of information available about the vaccines — good and bad. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm