By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning,
Missouri voters have shown a willingness to tell Republican lawmakers “no” on ballot measures — without showing much interest in voting those lawmakers out of office.
That disconnect hangs over this year’s state House races.
Democrats see opportunity in suburban districts decided by a handful of votes, and even some signs of life in rural territory. But is frustration with Jefferson City enough to change partisan loyalties? Rudi Keller visited three districts to find out.
(Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)
by Rudi Keller
Republicans are defending narrowly won suburban seats as Democrats look for signs of an opening in rural Missouri.
(Suzanne King/The Beacon)
by Suzanne King
The Kansas City hospital that sued defended its debt collection practices, saying it has a responsibility to protect its bottomline in an increasingly difficult healthcare landscape.
(Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)
COMMENTARY
by Duane Martin
The framers of Missouri’s Constitution understood that trust in public education requires more than good intentions. It requires openness and political balance.
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