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Your Opinion: Disappointed in News Tribune Charlotte SkorniaJefferson CityDear Editor:On Dec. 8, I was shocked to see that the comic strip in the full page Adopt-A-Pet ad clearly used the four letter “S” word in the third panel. Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Trump’s undermining of democracy Kathy SheridanJefferson CityDear Editor:May I be a fact witness? When Trump released the “transcript” he admitted that he asked Ukraine for a favor against a political adversary. Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: End surprise medical billing Dear Editor: Patients in Missouri and across the country are tired of getting hammered with high medical costs, especially when they come in the form of surprise bills that get sent weeks or months after receiving care. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Expand Medicaid Dear Editor: When I hear politicians brag about cutting services/benefits to the poor, I cringe. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Sheriff's Department owes public an explanation More than two weeks ago, an inmate in the Cole County Jail somehow got his hands on a gun and shot himself, all while inside the jail. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Disrespect for first lady shameful Dear Editor: The never-ending mocking and nitpicking of our first lady's Christmas decorations, clothes, shoes and speech is shameful and shows just how low the deranged mainstream media and their groupies are willing to go. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 12-10-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Dec. 10 2019 @ 12:38pm

Your Opinion: New sports idea Dear Editor: How expensive are sports?According to 2018 surveys:1. The average cost for a family of four to attend an NFL game is more than $500. Published Dec. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Lonely at the top for Ceres For Ceres, the mythical goddess of agriculture, it seems to be lonely up there at the top of the Missouri state Capitol. And she's not even back up there yet. by News Tribune Published Dec. 10 2019 @ 12:00am

CARTOON GALLERY 12-09-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Dec. 9 2019 @ 11:49am

Your Opinion: The ugly side of capitalism Dear Editor: Ever listen to Richard Wolff on KOPN? He is an economist. I agree with Richard. Published Dec. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

From the editor: Christmas comes early with new app When I was growing up, we had a family tradition where children who had anxiously awaited Christmas Day for weeks could open one present on Christmas Eve. Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Opportunity abounds - why aren't more working? Dear Editor: Opportunity abounds in the US right now. Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Habitat steps it up In the half year since the tornado devastated parts of Jefferson City, we've heard a lot of people talk about the need for affordable housing in the city. by News Tribune Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Response to Smith Dear Editor: I sincerely hope Tony Smith's wish comes true, that the House does vote for impeachment and lets this circus move to the Senate. Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Bills pre-filed and ready for session The upcoming session for the Missouri Legislature is almost upon us, but the off-season has been very eventful. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Irresponsibility continues Dear Editor: The irresponsibility in government continues each and every day at all levels — federal down to the local. Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Response to Schnieders Dear Editor: This LTE is my response to Ms. Schnieders. I find her "facts" and accusations suspect and unreliable. Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Trump needs our support Dear Editor: Wake up America, if we want to save our Democratic Republic government, our freedom. Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Indispensable opportunity for youths interested in ag industry If you are one of the future generation that will drive Missouri's nearly $10 billion agriculture industry, the state Department of Agriculture has an opportunity you should know about. by News Tribune Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Flood control update There is no question that there is urgent need in Missouri for better flood control plans. Being the Representative of a Congressional District that has thousands of miles of shoreline thanks to the Mississippi River, Missouri River and Lake of the Ozarks, I am always looking for ways we can improve Missouri's flooding plan of action. Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 12-06-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Dec. 6 2019 @ 2:34pm

Our Opinion: For practical purposes, the 2020 legislative session has already started The 2020 Missouri General Assembly hasn't started yet, but Mid-Missouri's delegation of state lawmakers are busy positioning themselves for the half-year scramble to get legislation passed. by News Tribune Published Dec. 6 2019 @ 12:05am