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Perspective: Disagreement on Medicaid expansion While last week was a fast week, this week was very slow in that Monday was a holiday, Tuesday was a short day, and Wednesday was also a short day because of the unfortunate death of a 22-year-old son of one of our members. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Setting all students up for success Missouri schools closed last April in an effort to slow the spread of the virus and keep teachers, students and their families safe in the early days of the pandemic and the unknowns it posed. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Hunting for the elusive, delicious morel Looking for an activity that will get you and your family outdoors this spring for a fun event that can also be a competition? One that will provide a delicacy to eat or a profitable product? Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Get to the polls today Today is Election Day. But because it is not a presidential or midterm election, it might not be on your radar. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: No on Medicaid expansion. Here's why Greetings from your Missouri Capitol on this very spring-like day. As we head into the month of April, we certainly can look forward to a return to milder temperatures and welcome those spring days. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Doing the right thing for Missourians I'm looking forward to this Easter a lot more than last Easter. A year ago, we were in the middle of the unknown. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: A reminder of God's love Today is Good Friday, the day when Jesus suffered and died on the cross to save us from our sins. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: We're beating COVID. Let's not let up A year ago, who would have thought we'd be where we are now?Much of our country was essentially shut down. by News Tribune Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Don't rob students of class time How will less classroom time benefit students and their families? by News Tribune Published Apr. 1 2021 @ 9:25am

Viewpoint: Technological innovation will power Missouri's economic recovery Since March 2020, COVID-19 has profoundly shaped how we work, learn and communicate with each other. by Ray McCarty Published Mar. 31 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Close the child-abuse loophole Unfortunately, a few unscrupulous boarding school operators have exploited a loophole in the law to further their sick desire to abuse children. by News Tribune Published Mar. 31 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Volunteers, participation important in government Spring break is over. It was a good opportunity to listen to the various Jefferson City Council and school board candidates. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Mar. 28 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Split decision on protesting bill Our verdict on a controversial bill in the Missouri Legislature to regulate protests is a split decision. Published Mar. 28 2021 @ 12:05am