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Amendment 8 nears approval as Amendment 7 fails
By KJ Drazen, Lucas Shugarman and Hudson Kuechler, Missouri News Network Amendment 7 marks another failed legislative attempt to rework Missouri’s tax policy, following a 60% disapproval rating from voters on Tuesday. However, Amendment 8 was seeing success amongst voters across the state, as it held a narrow 2 percentage point advantage late Tuesday. Amendment 7 would have introduced the Show-Me Prosperity Fund to eliminate all state-imposed taxes.
Amendment 8 nears approval as Amendment 7 fails Original
Amendment 7 marks another failed legislative attempt to rework Missouri's tax policy, following a 60% disapproval rating from voters on Tuesday. However, Amendment 8 was seeing success amongst voters across the state, as it held a narrow 2 percentage point advantage late Tuesday. Amendment 7 would have introduced the Show-Me Prosperity Fund to eliminate all state-imposed taxes.
Kehoe makes push for Amendment 3 on election eve
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Kehoe makes push for Amendment 3 on election eve Original
On the eve of Election Day, Gov. Mike Kehoe made a final effort to bolster the chances of Amendment 3, the legislative effort to ban most abortions. Throughout Monday, Kehoe went on a four-city tour, spanning St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and Jefferson City, campaigning in favor of Amendment 3. The statewide tour was coined the "Four-City YES on Amendment 3 Tour" by the Her Health, Her Future PAC, which was created in 2025 in an effort to outlaw abortion.
Amendments, state auditor, congressional seats headline midterm election for Boone County voters
Headlining the Nov. 3 general election ballot are five measures, the state auditor race, and for Boone County, two congressional races, a contested statehouse contest and a vote on funding a new county jail with a sales tax. Among the five measures, Amendment 3 has garnered the most attention, as Republican lawmakers seek a reversal of the 2024 vote, which saw the legalization of abortion across the state.
Amendments, state auditor, congressional seats headline midterm election for Boone County voters
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Amendments, state auditor, congressional seats headline midterm election for Boone County voters
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The Intellectual Hell Hole of Israel Conspiracism
Conspiracism is far from a new trend in worldwide political discourse. While there is nothing wrong with questioning official narratives in the pursuit of the truth, there is a difference between healthy skepticism and agenda-driven denial of established facts.
The Intellectual Hell Hole of Israel Conspiracism
Conspiracism is far from a new trend in worldwide political discourse. While there is nothing wrong with questioning official narratives in the pursuit of the truth, there is a difference between healthy skepticism and agenda-driven denial of established facts.
VA announces over $17 million in grants to help combat homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The $17 million will be distributed through two different programs. kAmp A@CE:@? @7 E96 >@?6J H:== 36 2==@42E65 E@H2C5 E96 $FAA@CE:G6 $6CG:46D 7@C '6E6C2?D u2>:=:6D] p44@C5:?8 E@ E96 'p H63D:E6[ E96 AC@8C2> H@C<D E@ “AC@G:56 9@FD:?8 DE23:=:EJ D6CG:46D E@ =@H\:?4@>6 G6E6C2?
VA announces over $17 million in grants to help combat homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The $17 million will be distributed through two different programs. A portion of the money will be allocated toward the Supportive Services for Veterans Families .
VA announces over $17 million in grants to help combat homelessness
By Lucas Shugarman, Missouri News Network The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The $17 million will be distributed through two different programs. A portion of the money will be allocated toward the Supportive Services for Veterans Families .
VA announces over $17 million in grants to help combat homelessness in Missouri
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The $17 million will be distributed through two different programs. A portion of the money will be allocated towards the Supportive Services for Veterans Families .
VA announces over $17 million in grants to help combat homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The $17 million will be distributed through two different programs. A portion of the money will be allocated toward the Supportive Services for Veterans Families .
VA announces over $17 million in grants to help combat homelessness Original
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The $17 million will be distributed through two different programs. A portion of the money will be allocated towards the Supportive Services for Veterans Families.
Budget cuts limit Imagination Library program in Missouri
A nearly four-year relationship between Missouri and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to an end after recent budget cuts to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Earlier this year, the Imagination Library program lost $4 million following major cuts in the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget.
Budget cuts limit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program in Missouri
A nearly four-year relationship between Missouri and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is coming to an end after recent budget cuts to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Earlier this year, the Imagination Library program lost $4 million following major cuts in the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget.
Budget cuts limit Imagination Library program in Missouri Original
A nearly four-year relationship between Missouri and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is coming to an end after recent budget cuts to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Earlier this year, the Imagination Library program lost $4 million following major cuts in the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget.
Budget cuts limit Imagination Library program in Missouri
A nearly four-year relationship between Missouri and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is coming to an end after recent budget cuts to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Earlier this year, the Imagination Library program lost $4 million following major cuts in the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget.
Lucas Shugarman, at The Blogs
Lucas Shugarman is a sophomore from Orange County, CA, attending the University of Missouri, double-majoring in Journalism and Political Science with a minor in Defense & Strategic Studies. Lucas is also a fellow of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA). Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of CAMERA.
The Free Speech Victimhood Paradox - Lucas shugarman
Free speech is the most important component of democracy and an unalienable right here in the United States. Though, freedom of speech does not equate to freedom of consequence. Throughout the anti-Israel crowd, there’s this fervent and manipulative victimhood complex about “free speech” and “censorship, as commentators with massive platforms bemoan that their speech rights are under attack the second anyone criticizes them, all while their viewership and influence continue to grow.
The Free Speech Victimhood Paradox
Free speech is the most important component of democracy and an unalienable right here in the United States. Though, freedom of speech does not equate to freedom of consequence. Throughout the anti-Israel crowd, there’s this fervent and manipulative victimhood complex about “free speech” and “censorship, as commentators with massive platforms bemoan that their speech rights are under attack the second anyone criticizes them, all while their viewership and influence continue to grow.
On AIPAC, Lobbying, and Double Standards
So far during my time as an undergraduate at the University of Missouri, I have noticed a certain growing obsession with the state of Israel.
How anti-Zionist rhetoric became a political brand at Missouri Original
(Jan. 16, 2026 / JNS) The anti-Israel rhetoric at the University of Missouri is not happening in a vacuum. It reflects a larger national pattern, one that becomes clearer when examined alongside the rise of politicians like Zohran Mamdani, the recently inaugurated mayor of New York City. Mamdani’s platform represents the mesh point between Democratic Socialism and the umbrella organizations associated with anti-Zionism, which has blazed across North American campuses.
How anti-Zionist rhetoric became a political brand at Missouri
The anti-Israel rhetoric at the University of Missouri is not happening in a vacuum. It reflects a larger national pattern, one that becomes clearer when examined alongside the rise of politicians like Zohran Mamdani, the recently inaugurated mayor of New York City. Mamdani’s platform represents the mesh point between Democratic Socialism and the umbrella organizations associated with anti-Zionism, which has blazed across North American campuses.
Human rights or hate? The crisis of the anti-Israel movement
With the legitimacy of the Palestinian anti-Israel movement sweeping across universities in the West and a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas now reached, the underlying question still remains: Are they fighting for Palestinian human and civil rights or against those same Jewish rights in Israel? For the past two years, the activist hordes have demanded Israel agree to stop fighting in Gaza for the sake of the innocent people trapped in a warzone.
Missouri men’s golf takes 10th at the Williams Cup
The Missouri Tigers teed off in the Williams Cup this week, a 54-hole event hosted by the University of North Carolina. The Tigers capped off the event 10th out of 13 participating teams, with a collective score of 27-over-par. The low scorer of the event for the Tigers was Virgilio Paz, who posted a score of 6-over-par for the tournament, tied for 35th place. After a first round 76, Paz finished the tournament strong with back-to-back rounds of 1-over-73s.
Recapping Missouri Men’s Golf first weekend of play
Missouri Men’s Golf tee’d off in two events this past weekend. Venezuelan junior Virgilio Paz won the Golfweek Put Me In Coach Invitational individually as the Tigers finished first in the team event. The Tigers continued the success with a second place finish at the Canadian Collegiate Invitational. Missouri sent four golfers to Indiana for the Golfweek Put Me in Coach Invitational, a 54-hole event. Paz won the event in a playoff with a score of -1.
Previewing the Missouri Men's golf 2024 roster
Missouri Men’s Golf is looking to build off a NCAA Regional Championship appearance last season under Glen Millican, head coach, this upcoming fall. Last year the program thrived, despite it being Coach Millican’s first season with the team. Millican spent 22 years leading the University of New Mexico golf program before his time with the Tigers. In his first year, Millican led the Tigers to their third consecutive NCAA Championship appearance for the first time in program history.
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