A growing number of liberal states have passed paid sick leave laws in recent years, assuring workers get paid time off to care for themselves or their loved ones when they’re ill. Now some conservative states might be getting in on the act, too. Campaigns in Nebraska, Missouri and Alaska have secured enough signatures to … Read more
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who has targeted LGBTQ+ people during his 17 months in office, is one step closer to holding on to his job. Bailey beat Will Scharf in a Republican primary for state attorney general on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump had endorsed both Bailey and Scharf on Truth Social. Bailey was … Read more
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) lost her Democratic primary on Tuesday, shrinking the ranks of the House’s left-wing “Squad” and delivering another major victory to the pro-Israel and business-friendly groups that backed her challenger. Wesley Bell, the St. Louis County prosecutor, defeated Bush. Since Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, which includes all of St. Louis and many … Read more
Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday emerged as the victor in the crowded GOP primary for governor. Kehoe along with two other front-runners, state Sen. Bill Eigel and Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, made headlines last week after they received a crucial endorsement from former President Donald Trump. “They are MAGA and America … Read more
A handful of Republicans running for Missouri’s highest offices secured crucial support from former President Donald Trump ahead of the primary election on Tuesday — a boost for candidates who have all promised to further restrict LGBTQ+ rights in the deep-red state. Missouri has already enacted several anti-trans laws, including a ban on trans youth … Read more
The job market may have cooled a bit, but there are still far more job openings nationwide than there are people available to fill them. That means qualified workers are still a precious commodity. So, companies seeking to attract great employees like to set up shop in states that offer a great quality of life. … Read more
Inflation has come down considerably from its post-pandemic peak of 9% in 2022, and just went negative on a monthly basis for the first time since May 2020, but prices are still higher than Federal Reserve policymakers say is appropriate for a stable economy. Further hurting the ability to make ends meet: a growing insurance … Read more
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – If you’re looking for the best cookies in the country, they can be found right in the heart of St. Charles, Mo., according to USA Today. Last week, it was announced that two cookie shops made the top 10 list of the best cookie’s in America, including in the number one … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Are we living in the future??? Price Chopper and McKeever’s Market & Eatery announced Tuesday that “Caper Carts,” Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, are now available at select stores in the Kansas City area. Phoenix police deliver groceries after arresting DoorDash driver According to a news release, customers simply drop items into … Read more
Missouri secretary of state candidate Valentina Gomez, whose GOP campaign has primarily consisted of homophobic stunts, told Black Americans ahead of Wednesday’s national Juneteenth holiday to “get the fuck out” of the U.S. if they still want reparations for slavery. “Reparations from slavery and Black victimization is about to be shoved down our throats for … Read more
