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Trump FCC Makes It Easier For Prison Phone Monopolies To Rip Off Inmate Families

11 months 4 weeks ago
Much of the federal government is shuttered, but that’s not preventing the Trump administration from finding new ways to screw over struggling Americans. Last week, the Trump FCC under Brendan Carr voted to indefinitely suspend efforts to impose new, lower price caps on predatory U.S. prison monopolies that would have prevented them from over-billing inmate […]
Karl Bode

Today's Weather: Sunny and Cool

11 months 4 weeks ago
Expect a sunny day today with a high of 63 degrees and a low around 37. Winds will be light from the northwest at 8 mph, gusting to 15 mph, and there's no chance of rain. It feels a bit chilly early on with a morning low that feels closer to 35. Through the morning, you’ll enjoy plenty of sunshine with crisp, clear skies. The afternoon remains pleasant and bright with temperatures topping out in the low 60s. Tonight, skies stay mostly clear with a low near 37, and winds will shift to the

Cook Political Report analyst skeptical redistricting solves Trump’s midterm election

11 months 4 weeks ago
LAWRENCE β€” Political analyst Amy Walter views the campaign by President Donald Trump to gerrymander congressional districts as a gamble unlikely to blunt historical precedent and prevent a Democratic takeover of the U.S. House after the 2026 midterm election. “I like to say in midterm elections there are three options if you’re the party in […]
Tim Carpenter

Missouri sports betting is a month away. Here’s what you need to know

11 months 4 weeks ago
On Dec. 1, Missourians will officially be able to start placing sports bets. As the rollout has progressed, a number of sportsbooks have already been jockeying for positioning in the market and will continue to do so up to and past the launch date. That means prospective gamblers will be able to choose between a […]
Jacob Tukker

Missouri lawmakers are failing the people that pay their salaries

11 months 4 weeks ago
It is easy to blame the president and Congress for the government shutdown β€” on track to become the longest in history β€” and the additional disruption and havoc it is causing. They surely are. This shutdown, however, is the result of a deeper more dangerous problem. What are local legislators doing to represent, promote […]
Janice Ellis