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Your Opinion: Redeveloping MSP critical to historic district Dear Editor: Historic City of Jefferson believes the redevelopment of the Missouri State Penitentiary site is critical for the further development of the Capitol Avenue Historic District. Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Pandemic won't stop honors for our war dead In a year like no other, we have a Memorial Day weekend like no other.Many public events commemorating the holiday have been canceled, including Jefferson City's annual event at Jefferson City National Cemetery. by News Tribune Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Reject MSP proposals Dear Editor: For many reasons the City Council should reject the Chesterfield/Acturis and Farmer's Company proposals for development of the Missouri State Penitentiary property and ask the state for the one-year state contract authorized extension. Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Statehood for Puerto Rico? Dear Editor: "Should Puerto Rico be immediately admitted as a U.S. state?" Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Make sure we can all vote safely in November Dear Editor: Our public health and democracy are at risk, and that won't change much before November. Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: State won't be pro life until it ends death penalty Dear Editor: I write this letter to our supposed pro-life governor, who in fact is only pro birth. Published May. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Remember the purpose of Memorial Day Every year on the last Monday of May, our nation celebrates Memorial Day to honor the lives of the brave men and women of the United States military who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published May. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Leave empty space downtown Dear Editor: A parking lot may be the quickest and most cost-effective use of the newly cleared downtown lot. Published May. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Missouri rightly celebrates contributions of Asian/Pacific Americans For the first time, Missouri is designating the month of May to honor the contributions of Asian/Pacific Americans. Published May. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 05-22-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:16pm

Our Opinion: Tornado recovery slow, but our can-do spirit trumps adversities As we pause to reflect on the EF-3 tornado that swept through our city one year ago, our thoughts gravitate toward our community's reaction more than the devastation. by News Tribune Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Article timely and well told Dear Editor:The "Remember the 'Scorpion'" article was timely and well told! by Bill Stine, Jefferson City Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Concern of school district's handling of crisis Dear Editor: I am concerned how the Jefferson City School District is handling the Wuhan virus crisis. by Curtis Thompson, Jefferson City Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 05-21-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published May. 21 2020 @ 11:07am

Our Opinion: Omnibus bills not conducive to good lawmaking They're called "omnibus" bills, and they're often not good for the democratic process. by News Tribune Published May. 21 2020 @ 11:05am

Your Opinion: COVID-19 lockdown Dear Editor: Life is full of risks. Always has been, always will be. Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Chesterfield MSP plan best for city Dear Editor: As a resident of Jefferson City's East Side neighborhood and someone deeply invested in its revival and development, I'd like to express my support for the Chesterfield Hotels/Arcturis MSP redevelopment plan .... Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Trump's distain for science Dear Editor: I'd like to say I was surprised to learn that President Trump has announced that he is taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against the coronavirus. Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 05-20-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published May. 20 2020 @ 7:36pm

Our Opinion: Why have elected officials shunned face masks? If it was imperative for Missouri lawmakers to reconvene amid this pandemic, safety should have been a higher concern. by News Tribune Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Legislative hits and misses Dear Editor: The May 16 News Tribune coverage of the Missouri Legislature reveals many positives (Grades A & B) and some negatives (Grade: Incomplete). Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Unsatisfactory legislative session Dear Editor: As the 2020 legislative session is now finished, we learn of proposed bills sent to the governor's office for signature. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Downtown 'holes' create unhealthy image Dear Editor: Please permit me to divert attention away from the popgun political warfare that dominates these columns to address a fear I have for our downtown. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am