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Perspective: Primary candidates ran more positive campaigns Congratulations to all the individuals in Cole County who voted. Thank you. The turnout was better than expected, but it still amazes me only 36 percent of the voters voted. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: The contradictions of Medicaid expansion Voters in a generally conservative state have picked a majority of Republican lawmakers and a Republican governor to lead them. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Student-motorist social distancing With all of the focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, let's not forget about long-time concern when schools go back into fall session: changing traffic patterns for motorists and the potential for students to be struck by vehicles. by News Tribune Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Comments reveal disturbing underlying message Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was rightly criticized for insensitive comments he made about fathers willing to risk dying to send their children back to school amid the pandemic. by News Tribune Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: A lot is riding on today's election If Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer is right, only a little more than one-third of our county's registered voters will make it to the polls today. by News Tribune Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Mid-Missouri's future leaders on display Over the past week, we've seen Mid-Missouri's future leaders on display at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: On Tuesday, vote 'no' on Amendment 2 In the Aug. 4 primary election, Missouri voters will be voting on an amendment to the Missouri Constitution to permanently expand Medicaid eligibility. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Special session underway Greetings once again from the fourth floor of your Missouri Capitol. Summer is in full swing in Central Missouri, and with that comes family vacations, picnics and reunions. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: At the White House It was strangely quiet in Washington, D.C. Two little girls were riding scooters around the Washington Monument. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Safeguarding the Second Amendment "(T)he right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."In 1791, our Founding Fathers saw it necessary to amend the United States Constitution with the Second Amendment to give the citizens of this country the right to bear arms and defend themselves. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Jobs available, but avoid scams As some unemployment benefits come to an end, many people still are seeking work.Jobs are more scarce than they were at the beginning of the year, to be sure, but they are still available for those who are looking. by News Tribune Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Local teens work against human trafficking Human trafficking is one of those evil things that happen in other communities. Certainly not here.That might be a common line of thought. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am