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The so-called Crown Act was signed by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on July 9. Missouri became the 28th state to pass legislation that makes it illegal to discriminate based on the texture or style of one's hair.

A new report has raised concerns that Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and his predecessor have failed to fill vacancies at the Missouri Ethics Commission. As a result, the state watchdog has been unable to investigate dozens of complaints of ethical misconduct.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state budget into law last week, approving more than $50 billion in spending. But he also stripped more than half a billion dollars out that had been approved by lawmakers, including for dozens of programs and projects in Kansas City.

On this week's episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Chair of Gender Equity Task Force of Kansas City Human Rights Commission Alice Kitchen to wrap up our series on women who influence policy.This marks the 10th and final episode of the women who influence policy series for Women Speak. Following this episode, this segment will introduce a new series where Burnett and Williams highlight the history of women in their fields.  Throughout this episode, Kitchen delves into the Gender Equity Task Force Commission in Kansas City, how she got involved and how the commission has evolved over the years into what it is today. She discusses policies and resources the Task Force has worked on and is currently working on including hosting an upcoming listening session in October, which will include data collected from the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office on domestic violence prevention. Kitchen also shares important women in her life who have inspired and motivated her along the way. Burnett, Williams share final conversations on happenings in the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Burnett discusses the Missouri Ethics Commission and its lack of quorum, which has remained since January when former Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons withdrew two appointed Ethics Commission Members. Now Gov. Kehoe has yet to fill those vacancies, but has begun interviews with potential candidates. Kitchen goes on to mention that the Missouri Ethics Commission is not the only commission in Missouri that has vacant seats. This includes various spots in Kansas City to which many people have applied, but appointments have yet to be made. *This episode was recorded on June 24. The Missouri Ethics Commission has six seats, which are appointed by the Missouri Governor. To have a quorum, four of those six seats must be filled. While on June 16, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe appointed five new members to various boards and commissions throughout Missouri, he has not yet appointed any additional members to the Missouri Ethics Commission.*Music used within this Women Speak episode is a song called “I Wish I Knew You Then” by Kansas City local artist Honeybee and the group's lead female vocalist, Makayla Scott. “I Wish I Knew You Then” is a recent single, which Honeybee released in March 2025.  Honeybee's latest single “Lindenlure,” was released on May 30 and is now available on its streaming platforms. 2025 singles “I Wish I Knew You Then,” “Charmed Life” and “Lindenlure” as well as additional Honeybee tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, TIDAL and Youtube Music. *Disclaimer* I Wish I Knew You Then and any previous or future Honeybee songs used by The Northeast News within the Women Speak podcasts are courtesy of and approved by Makayla Scott and Honeybee under proper copyright law. Honeybee songs are not royalty free nor subject to free use and should not be used by additional publications or organizations without proper consent. This podcast as well as all Women Speak episodes are made possible by The Northeast News, Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Independence Avenue Community Improvement District. 

In December, then-Missouri Gov. Mike Parson commuted the life sentence of Patty Prewitt, who had already spent 38 years behind bars for a crime she maintains she did not commit. Now, she's out with a new book, "Trying to Catch Lightning in a Jar: Letters from Prison."

A child welfare bill that passed through both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly this week will raise the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18. House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Democrat from Platte County, says this will prevent young women from being victimized.

Jackson County legislator Sean Smith says it's essential for the county to "straighten out the property tax debacles" if it wants to keep the Chiefs and Royals local. Smith was one of two county lawmakers to meet with Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe last week for closed-door discussions over the matter.

Jackson County legislator Sean Smith, who along with a handful of local lawmakers met with Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe last week, says it's essential for the county to "straighten out the property tax debacles" if it wants voters to pass a future stadium sales tax measure to keep the teams in town.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is pushing for a state board to oversee the St. Louis police department because he says it will make the city safer in the long run. The GOP chief executive is brushing aside criticism that the idea is another example of Republican-controlled state government micromanaging the heavily Democratic St. Louis region. In a wide-ranging interview with STLPR the day after his first State of the State address, Kehoe discussed public safety and a host of other issues including taxes, education funding and diversity programs.

In his first State of the State as Missouri governor, Mike Kehoe described a lack of hope among young people due to crime. He urged the General Assembly to pass legislation that would support law enforcement officers and increase penalties.

Gwendolyn Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, said her colleagues and community members are outraged that Missouri Gov. Mike Parson freed former KCPD detective Eric DeValkenaere last week.

After six and a half years, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to leave office in January. In an interview with KCUR, Parson reflected on his tenure — including accomplishments like expanding I-70, if he plans to pardon former KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere, and his hopes for the future of Missouri.

Despite hinting that it could happen, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson won't say for sure whether he will pardon or commute the sentence of Eric DeValkenaere, the former KCPD officer serving six years in prison for killing Cameron Lamb. Parson spoke to KCUR's Up To Date about his tenure before leaving office on Jan. 13.

Quade is the Democratic leader of the Missouri House of Representatives and is her party's nominee to replace Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, who is term-limited. Here's where she stands on some of the most important issues facing the state, including control of the KCPD and abortion rights.

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Mike Ferguson in the Morning 07-19-24 Republicans wrap up their convention in Milwaukee with quite a lineup of speakers and culminating with Trump's acceptance speech.  Bud Light slips to #3 in US beer sales. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/07/18/bud-light-slips-further-down-rankings-us-beer-sales/?tbref=hp Hey Democrats, it's your move now. What's gonna happen this weekend? (6:35am) Sen. Nick Schroer talks about the RNC Convention and Trump's acceptance speech last night.  (https://www.nickschroer.com/) (@NickBSchroer) (https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Member/02) More on the RNC Convention's final day and Trump's speech. Missouri Gov. Parson endorses 3 candidates in statewide races. Story here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gov-parson-announces-three-endorsements-for-missouri-state-offices/ar-BB1qdMLI?ocid=BingNewsSerp MORNING NEWS DUMP: President Trump accepts the nomination at the RNC Convention in Milwaukee.Trump says he'll end the EV mandates on Day One. VP Kamala Harris talks about tax cuts...does she know what she's talking about?!A global internet outage is causing problems for businesses, airlines, governments, media outlets and more. Story here: https://redstate.com/streiff/2024/07/19/microsoft-glitch-brings-worldwide-halt-to-business-and-government-operations-n2177099Also story here: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/internet-outage-latest-airlines-businesses-hit-by-global-technology-disruption/ar-BB1qgwGe?ocid=BingNewsSerp Sad to report two celebrity deaths...legendary comedian Bob Newhart who was 94, and political commentator, author and television host Lou Dobbs who was 76. Cardinals are back in action tonight following the All-Star break. They kick off a 6-game road trip tonight with the first of 3 against the Braves in Atlanta. First pitch at 6:20. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 07-02-24 You can buy those fireworks, but don't fire them off! Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-louis-county-responders-warn-against-illegal-fireworks/ Landmark O'Connell's Pub on Shaw Avenue in South City goes up for sale. Remember...this was a local business that bought into the tyrannical vaccine mindset, demanding vax papers from customers and slamming the unvaxxed, telling them to NEVER return to O'Connell's! Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/07/01/south-city-pub-sale/?tbref=hp Their vaccine statement in July, 2021: “We don't want you to come and sit outside and then send a server to go out and wait on the people who are not vaccinated. No way. Just don't come to the pub, ever. It's not safe for you to come now or at any point in the future,” the pub wrote. “If you aren't vaccinated or don't plan to be vaccinated, don't come. Ever.” Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/st-louis-restaurants-requiring-proof-covid-vaccination-list/63-ae545773-1447-414e-99e2-9b0c31266acf   SCOTUS rules that former presidents are entitled to some immunity from prosecution. Story here: https://www.newsmax.com/politics/supreme-court-immunity-trump/2024/07/01/id/1170816/ Also story here: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/donald-trump-immunity-supreme-court/2024/07/01/id/1170836/   Maria Baer from WORLD magazine talks about gaslighting and the left backing off of gender ideology. Story here: https://wng.org/opinions/the-gaslighting-has-begun-1717546264 (https://wng.org/) More articles from Mary here: https://mariaebaer.wordpress.com/ MORNING NEWS DUMP: SCOTUS rules that former presidents are entitled to some immunity from prosecution. Story here: https://www.newsmax.com/politics/supreme-court-immunity-trump/2024/07/01/id/1170816/ Also story here: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/donald-trump-immunity-supreme-court/2024/07/01/id/1170836/ Gas prices rise in Missouri and Illinois as new taxes take effect on July 1. Missouri Gov. Parson uses his veto pen on various portions of the state budget. The remaining budget is still over $50B for the fiscal year. The end is near for Chesterfield Mall  with closure on August 31, demolition on October 15, and then they begin a $2B mixed-use redevelopment project. Cardinals begin a 3-game series in Pittsburgh this evening with the Pirates. First pitch at 5:40pm. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 07-02-24 Mike O'Neill from the Landmark Legal Foundation talks about the SCOTUS ruling on Monday (7/1/24) regarding presidential immunity. (https://landmarklegal.org/) MORNING NEWS DUMP: SCOTUS rules that former presidents are entitled to some immunity from prosecution. Story here: https://www.newsmax.com/politics/supreme-court-immunity-trump/2024/07/01/id/1170816/ Also story here: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/donald-trump-immunity-supreme-court/2024/07/01/id/1170836/ Gas prices rise in Missouri and Illinois as new taxes take effect on July 1. Missouri Gov. Parson uses his veto pen on various portions of the state budget. The remaining budget is still over $50B for the fiscal year. The end is near for Chesterfield Mall  with closure on August 31, demolition on October 15, and then they begin a $2B mixed-use redevelopment project. Cardinals begin a 3-game series in Pittsburgh this evening with the Pirates. First pitch at 5:40pm. What the New Town at St. Charles development is doing right. We discuss why it stands out as a one-of-a-kind community just outside St. Louis. Info here: https://thestlrealtors.com/new-town-st-charles-mo/ NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas lawmakers seem poised to try to lure the Chiefs and Royals west of the state line. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson told KCUR's Up To Date that he's not surprised — but that the state will need to do everything it can to keep the teams in Kansas City.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  and is about Bidenflation 18:52 SEG 2 BILL EIGEL, Senator for Missouri District 23, talks about crime in Missouri | Gov. Parson slashing budget | Cutting tax burdens like income tax and personal property tax | Is Missouri a middling state? | Problems in our urban areas due to left-wing progressive policies | Squandering the Republican supermajority | Death penalty | Kehoe not receiving any ethics complaints so far | “Mike Kehoe is trying to distract and cast shadows on his opponents” | Campaign for Governor of Missouri https://billeigel.com/   34:23 SEG 3 Joey Chestnut banned from competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest Join us for “Saving America 2024" Event with Zack Smith & Joel Griffith at the St. Charles Funny Bone on Tuesday June 25th. Get your free tickets at https://newstalkstl.com/savingamerica2024/   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW BILL EIGEL, Senator for Missouri District 23, talks about crime in Missouri | Gov. Parson slashing budget | Cutting tax burdens like income tax and personal property tax | Is Missouri a middling state? | Problems in our urban areas due to left-wing progressive policies | Squandering the Republican supermajority | Death penalty | Kehoe not receiving any ethics complaints so far | “Mike Kehoe is trying to distract and cast shadows on his opponents” | Campaign for Governor of Missouri https://billeigel.com/     Join us for “Saving America 2024" Event with Zack Smith & Joel Griffith at the St. Charles Funny Bone on Tuesday June 25th. Get your free tickets at https://newstalkstl.com/savingamerica2024/   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  and is about Bidenflation 18:52 SEG 2 BILL EIGEL, Senator for Missouri District 23, talks about crime in Missouri | Gov. Parson slashing budget | Cutting tax burdens like income tax and personal property tax | Is Missouri a middling state? | Problems in our urban areas due to left-wing progressive policies | Squandering the Republican supermajority | Death penalty | Kehoe not receiving any ethics complaints so far | “Mike Kehoe is trying to distract and cast shadows on his opponents” | Campaign for Governor of Missouri https://billeigel.com/   34:23 SEG 3 Joey Chestnut banned from competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest Join us for “Saving America 2024" Event with Zack Smith & Joel Griffith at the St. Charles Funny Bone on Tuesday June 25th. Get your free tickets at https://newstalkstl.com/savingamerica2024/   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW BILL EIGEL, Senator for Missouri District 23, talks about crime in Missouri | Gov. Parson slashing budget | Cutting tax burdens like income tax and personal property tax | Is Missouri a middling state? | Problems in our urban areas due to left-wing progressive policies | Squandering the Republican supermajority | Death penalty | Kehoe not receiving any ethics complaints so far | “Mike Kehoe is trying to distract and cast shadows on his opponents” | Campaign for Governor of Missouri https://billeigel.com/     Join us for “Saving America 2024" Event with Zack Smith & Joel Griffith at the St. Charles Funny Bone on Tuesday June 25th. Get your free tickets at https://newstalkstl.com/savingamerica2024/   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW  0:00 SEG 1 Georgia Court of Appeals will see if Fauni Willis needs to be booted | Missouri Gov. Parson will sign the defund Planned Parenthood bill tomorrow | Yesterday was the most productive day in the Missouri Senate in weeks 16:46 SEG 2 JACK FITZHENRY, Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, talks about the Chinese company that owns TikTok suing the Biden administration because their 1st amendment rights are being violated | Trump trials | Judges not willing to hire Columbia University protesters as clerks | Chevron Doctrine https://www.heritage.org/staff/jack-fitzhenry 30:38 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about unity in regards to the state convention in Springfield, Missouri and an article by Rep. Adam Schwadron in The Missouri Times   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson commuted the sentence of former Chiefs coach Britt Reid, the son of the team's head coach Andy Reid, on Friday. He was handed a three-year sentence in 2022 for a drunk driving accident that permanently injured 5-year-old Ariel Young.

On this episode of The Heartland POD, for Monday,March 4, 2024 - Missouri senators attack innocent manAlabama Supreme Court race draws major money; Missouri Gov parson plays favorites, again; Starbucks unionization ; Joe Manchin catches up to reality; Trumps immunity case ; 2024 election coverage era rolls on and Trump has a short list for VP.PLUS a last call preview  SHOW NOTESTALKIN' POLITICSTrue or False: Missouri's freedom caucus Senators owe a major apologyhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/02/29/wrongly-accused-kansas-city-shooting-defamation-missouri/Two weeks after a photo of Denton Loudermill became fodder for right-wing social media posts, he's speaking to defamation attorneys about how to restore his reputationAt a Freedom Caucus news conference last week, state Sen. Rick Brattin of Harrisonville said he and the others who shared the false information had nothing to apologize for.“There's nothing that I see even worth that,” Brattin said when asked if he planned to apologize. “We've done nothing and, you know, I have no comment.”The total refusal to apologize, or acknowledge any wrongdoing, infuriated Loudermill and the attorney who has been working with him to clear his name.  Yeah… NOMega donors show up in Alabama supreme court racehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/29/anti-abortion-donors-alabama-supreme-court-raceBonus Yeah No Mo Gov commutes sentence of rich connected white dude https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article286148601.html Yeah Yeah! Your starbys order is now union madehttps://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-29/starbucks-union-negotiations-are-the-end-of-howard-schultz-erahttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/27/business/economy/starbucks-workers-united-union.htmlStarbucks and the union that represents employees in roughly 400 of its U.S. stores announced Tuesday that they were beginning discussions on a “foundational framework” that would help the company reach labor agreements with unionized workers and resolve litigation between the two sides.The union greeted the development as a major shift in strategy for Starbucks, which has taken steps to resist union organizing at the company since the campaign began in 2021, moves that federal labor regulators have said violated labor law hundreds of times.Ya don't Fuckin Sayhttps://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4501748-manchin-on-no-labels-they-need-to-take-a-hard-look-about-whether-they-will-be-a-spoiler/Joe Manchin says what we have all known for months. Buy/Sell: Trump Immunity Case Is The Main Story of 2024https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-trumps-immunity-claim-election-interference-case-rcna139026The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges, adding a new hurdle to a trial taking place.The court said in a brief order it would hear arguments and issue a ruling on the immunity claim. In the meantime, the case is on hold, meaning no trial can take place.The order said the court would hear the case, which could take months to resolve, the week of April 22. That timeline allows for a ruling by the end of the court's regular term in June, which is faster than is typical when the court hears arguments but not as fast as prosecutors wanted it to be.https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/28/how-the-supreme-court-just-threw-trumps-2024-trial-schedule-into-turmoil-00144043 2024 Election Era Is Biden's Michigan Problem A Media Creation or a Serious Issue? https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/biden-michigan-vulnerabilities-israel-gaza/index.htmlhttps://newrepublic.com/article/179386/media-overhyping-uncommitted-threat-bidenBorder Wars https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-biden-border-election-news-02-29-24/index.htmlTrump's Increasing Money Pithttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/donald-trump-appeals-court-new-york/index.htmlAlleged VP list for Trumphttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/1/trump-puts-texas-gov-greg-abbott-on-vp-shortlist/ The Biden Replacement Debate continues, but is it just noise at this point? https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/2895228/liberal-pundits-debate-biden-replacement-scenarios/Delegate counts https://www.google.com/search?q=democratic+primary&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS901US901&oq=democratic+primary+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRhAMgYIAhBFGDsyBggDEEUYPNIBCDMzOTlqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8ABC election center: https://abcnews.go.com/electionsI am begrudgingly including this AXE piece: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/opinions/biden-trump-michigan-primary-revealed-secret-axelrod/index.htmlLAST CALLI disagree to agree but I am not disagreeable Esther Perel on Pivot @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

On this episode of The Heartland POD, for Monday,March 4, 2024 - Missouri senators attack innocent manAlabama Supreme Court race draws major money; Missouri Gov parson plays favorites, again; Starbucks unionization ; Joe Manchin catches up to reality; Trumps immunity case ; 2024 election coverage era rolls on and Trump has a short list for VP.PLUS a last call preview  SHOW NOTESTALKIN' POLITICSTrue or False: Missouri's freedom caucus Senators owe a major apologyhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/02/29/wrongly-accused-kansas-city-shooting-defamation-missouri/Two weeks after a photo of Denton Loudermill became fodder for right-wing social media posts, he's speaking to defamation attorneys about how to restore his reputationAt a Freedom Caucus news conference last week, state Sen. Rick Brattin of Harrisonville said he and the others who shared the false information had nothing to apologize for.“There's nothing that I see even worth that,” Brattin said when asked if he planned to apologize. “We've done nothing and, you know, I have no comment.”The total refusal to apologize, or acknowledge any wrongdoing, infuriated Loudermill and the attorney who has been working with him to clear his name.  Yeah… NOMega donors show up in Alabama supreme court racehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/29/anti-abortion-donors-alabama-supreme-court-raceBonus Yeah No Mo Gov commutes sentence of rich connected white dude https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article286148601.html Yeah Yeah! Your starbys order is now union madehttps://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-29/starbucks-union-negotiations-are-the-end-of-howard-schultz-erahttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/27/business/economy/starbucks-workers-united-union.htmlStarbucks and the union that represents employees in roughly 400 of its U.S. stores announced Tuesday that they were beginning discussions on a “foundational framework” that would help the company reach labor agreements with unionized workers and resolve litigation between the two sides.The union greeted the development as a major shift in strategy for Starbucks, which has taken steps to resist union organizing at the company since the campaign began in 2021, moves that federal labor regulators have said violated labor law hundreds of times.Ya don't Fuckin Sayhttps://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4501748-manchin-on-no-labels-they-need-to-take-a-hard-look-about-whether-they-will-be-a-spoiler/Joe Manchin says what we have all known for months. Buy/Sell: Trump Immunity Case Is The Main Story of 2024https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-trumps-immunity-claim-election-interference-case-rcna139026The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges, adding a new hurdle to a trial taking place.The court said in a brief order it would hear arguments and issue a ruling on the immunity claim. In the meantime, the case is on hold, meaning no trial can take place.The order said the court would hear the case, which could take months to resolve, the week of April 22. That timeline allows for a ruling by the end of the court's regular term in June, which is faster than is typical when the court hears arguments but not as fast as prosecutors wanted it to be.https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/28/how-the-supreme-court-just-threw-trumps-2024-trial-schedule-into-turmoil-00144043 2024 Election Era Is Biden's Michigan Problem A Media Creation or a Serious Issue? https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/biden-michigan-vulnerabilities-israel-gaza/index.htmlhttps://newrepublic.com/article/179386/media-overhyping-uncommitted-threat-bidenBorder Wars https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-biden-border-election-news-02-29-24/index.htmlTrump's Increasing Money Pithttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/donald-trump-appeals-court-new-york/index.htmlAlleged VP list for Trumphttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/1/trump-puts-texas-gov-greg-abbott-on-vp-shortlist/ The Biden Replacement Debate continues, but is it just noise at this point? https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/2895228/liberal-pundits-debate-biden-replacement-scenarios/Delegate counts https://www.google.com/search?q=democratic+primary&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS901US901&oq=democratic+primary+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRhAMgYIAhBFGDsyBggDEEUYPNIBCDMzOTlqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8ABC election center: https://abcnews.go.com/electionsI am begrudgingly including this AXE piece: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/opinions/biden-trump-michigan-primary-revealed-secret-axelrod/index.htmlLAST CALLI disagree to agree but I am not disagreeable Esther Perel on Pivot @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

As a third-generation farmer, Mike Parson, the 57th Governor of Missouri, has a deep empathy for the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in the Show-Me State's agricultural community. As his time in office winds down and a return to the seat of his John Deere tractor draws near, Gov. Parson goes Inside the ICE House to discuss Missouri's agribusiness output, the highlights of his tenure, and the goals he's focused on completing as the state's chief executive.  https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is condemning Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for referring to the Kansas City parade shooters as “thugs,” calling it a racial “dog whistle.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mayor of Kansas City expressed frustration with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson as he used the word "thugs" to describe suspects in the mass shooting at a Kansas City Superbowl Rally.  Torrey dives into the use of the word "thug" and if it's really a racial dog-whistle.  Baltimore's citation docket didn't get many citations from the Baltimore Police Department, and there appear to be some possible gaps with services.  We discuss if this is the right approach to dealing with low-level crimes.  We also scrutinize Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's massive investments in climate change, and if the pace is too reckless.

Gov. Mike Parson highlighted bipartisan issues in his final State of the State address as Missouri governor, gaining him some praise across the aisle. The Republican governor shares his agenda and goals for the last year of his term.

Earlier this week, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State speech. In this episode of the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” from the Missouri State Capitol, Parson talks with STLPR reporters Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg about his priorities and legacy. We also hear analysis of his speech, and hear the Democratic reaction from Rep. Ashley Aune.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson laid out his budget proposal during his final State of the State address this week. KCUR's Up To Date asked the governor about his priorities this year and his thoughts on the Royals stadium funding debate.

In his final State of the State Address, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson outlined his priorities for the year and reflected upon his legacy. In edition to the Governor's speech, this episode includes pre- and post-analysis from STLPR journalists Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum.

DHS secretary Mayorkas blames global warming and Greg Abbott for illegal immigration crisis. Bombing in Iran heightens already high tensions. Day 9 of Haley cleaning up her civil war mess. Missouri's governor takes action against China. How long could a $1 million dollar retirement go these days? And why one story from Arizona is particularly irksome -- and what to do about it.

Former Kansas City Police Department detective Eric DeValkenaere, who was convicted of killing Cameron Lamb, has asked for clemency from Missouri Gov. Mike Parson — who says he's considering his options. Parson also spoke to KCUR's Up To Date about the possibility of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals moving to Kansas.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 11.08.2023 Scott Faughn, Host of This Week in Missouri Politics on NewsTalkSTL, Sunday Mornings: 8:30am, talks about Biden's low poll numbers | The next Missouri Governor | Dean Plocher | Lt. Gov. Race https://twitter.com/scottfaughn      https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After former Kansas City Police officer Eric DeValkanaere was convicted of killing unarmed Black man Cameron Lamb, there's been speculation — and protest — about his potential pardon by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.

Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon dove back into the political fray last week when he announced his involvement with No Labels, a group of centrist politicians pushing back against what they see as the extremes of both the Republican and Democratic Parties. The group is rankling some Democrats who think its actions could create an avenue for Donald Trump to return to the White House. STLPR political correspondent Jason Rosenbaum talks with Jay Nixon on this episode that first aired on the station's Politically Speaking podcast.

@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsOpening (0m-8:15m)Crystal Quade (8:15m)SPECIAL GUEST - MO DEM. HOUSE LEADER AND NEWLY DECLARED CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF MISSOURI - CRYSTAL QUADE Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Talkin' Politics - The Mo Gov EditionCrystal Quade running for Missouri Gov. — 2024@crystal_quade (Twitter and Threads)https://crystalquade.com/Yeah, NOKansas AG Sues Kansas Governor About Words On Drivers Licensehttps://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article277067983.html?ac_cid=DM819836&ac_bid=-924317662Veto by MO Governor  (and noted gold fish) Mike Parson Added Fuel To Mo Dems Fire With His Only Veto of 2023Only bill vetoed by Gov. Mike Parson would have also enacted ‘Blair's Law,' raise age for trying youth as adults, expanded conviction review processhttps://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/06/effort-to-boost-payment-for-wrongly-convicted-vetoed-by-missouri-governor/Yeah YeahBiden Admin Health Care ReformNothing huge but anyone who has had a “Wait, I thought this was covered” moment should be appreciating this onehttps://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/07/biden-administration-to-crack-down-on-junk-health-insurance-plans-surprise-billing/Buy or SellThe GOP Split Is Deeper Than The Surfacehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/07/maga-john-eastman-lin-wood-trump-impeachment-mayorkas/Big one Growing push by right wing extreme to rewrite American history in favor of a modern dominionist (Christo-Facist) narrative Josh Hawley enters the chathttps://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/josh-hawley-falls-hole-finds-shovel-keeps-digging-rcna92822

@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsOpening (0m-8:15m)Crystal Quade (8:15m)SPECIAL GUEST - MO DEM. HOUSE LEADER AND NEWLY DECLARED CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF MISSOURI - CRYSTAL QUADE Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Talkin' Politics - The Mo Gov EditionCrystal Quade running for Missouri Gov. — 2024@crystal_quade (Twitter and Threads)https://crystalquade.com/Yeah, NOKansas AG Sues Kansas Governor About Words On Drivers Licensehttps://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article277067983.html?ac_cid=DM819836&ac_bid=-924317662Veto by MO Governor  (and noted gold fish) Mike Parson Added Fuel To Mo Dems Fire With His Only Veto of 2023Only bill vetoed by Gov. Mike Parson would have also enacted ‘Blair's Law,' raise age for trying youth as adults, expanded conviction review processhttps://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/06/effort-to-boost-payment-for-wrongly-convicted-vetoed-by-missouri-governor/Yeah YeahBiden Admin Health Care ReformNothing huge but anyone who has had a “Wait, I thought this was covered” moment should be appreciating this onehttps://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/07/biden-administration-to-crack-down-on-junk-health-insurance-plans-surprise-billing/Buy or SellThe GOP Split Is Deeper Than The Surfacehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/07/maga-john-eastman-lin-wood-trump-impeachment-mayorkas/Big one Growing push by right wing extreme to rewrite American history in favor of a modern dominionist (Christo-Facist) narrative Josh Hawley enters the chathttps://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/josh-hawley-falls-hole-finds-shovel-keeps-digging-rcna92822

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”  STORIES ON SHOW RED STATES ACCEPT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MONEY, AGAIN The Biden admin has announced a $42.5 Billion project to connect every american to high speed broadband internet. And Missouri should see $1.7 billion of that money. Alabama is set to get about $1.4 billionArkansas just over $1 billionIndiana more than $850 millionKansas over $450,000Iowa over $400,00According to administration estimates some 24 million folks are without high speed internet access to their homes, many of which are located in the areas largely represented by and governed by Republican members of congress like Jason Smith in the Missouri 8th District one of the single most impoverished districts in America. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, noted Federal money glut who pretends to hate the government for political points said that the money will “greatly assist our ongoing investments in Missouri's broadband infrastructure”This comes as part of the Biden administrations “Internet For all” initiative. “What we're doing is, as I said, not unlike what Franklin Delano Roosevelt did when he brought electricity to nearly every American home and farm in our nation. Today (Vice President) Kamala (Harris) and I are making an equally historic investment to connect everyone in America to high speed internet, and affordable high speed internet, by 2030,”So far none of the Republican governors have denounced this redistribution of wealth as a massive government overreach or bloated spending. Wonder why? https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/27/white-house-unveils-42-5b-to-connect-every-american-to-high-speed-broadband-internet/https://arkansasadvocate.com/2023/06/26/white-house-unveils-42-5b-to-connect-every-american-to-high-speed-broadband-internet/LIBRARY MEETING DRAWS A CROWDMore than 350 people crowded into a St. Charles County library board meeting Tuesday night, in Missouri, a new chapter in a fight about a library employee's clothing choices.The heated meeting included three hours of public comment, centered on a woman's complaint that when she visited a branch of the Library, an unnamed worker was wearing makeup, nail polish and also had… (gasp) a goatee. LGBTQ supporters were swift to push back on the woman's complaints, and they showed up in droves Tuesday night to counter complaints by the woman and her supporters.Some say the employee is dressing like a stripper, and only appropriate for night clubs. The public comment portion of the meeting lasted three hours before the board decided to end comment and allow others to simply email their diatribes. Sadie Anderson, who described themselves as being the partner of the library staff member, urged the library board to continue to support the employee.“My partner is having to do something that no person on earth should have to do, they are having to fight for their mere right to exist,” Anderson said. “My partner, myself, and every single person in this room should be able to express themselves and feel comfortable in the clothing they choose and wear those clothes without fear of ridicule. It is as simple as that.”https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/stcharles/more-than-350-people-pack-st-charles-library-meeting-in-fight-over-dress-code-lgbtq/article_363f3d66-1069-11ee-afd9-a7e1bfb0bc7d.htmlKANSAS VOTING RIGHTS CASE GOES SUPREMENo, they didn't add sour cream and tomatoes - but the Kansas election law from 2021 is being challenged in court and it's headed to the Kansas state supreme courtto review portions of a voting rights lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of mandates created in 2021 in response to election fraud conspiracy theories - all of which were lies.The question is whether Kansans' right to vote is undermined by state law restricting the number of advance ballots a person can deliver to an election office and the new state law requiring election volunteers to verify signatures on advance ballots.The plaintiffs challenging the laws filed have asked for an injunction during the pendency of the case.Davis Hammet with Loud Light, one of the groups involved in the case. said “It should be concerning to every Kansan, the idea that you do everything right, and then the state just alleges that someone didn't think your signature match so your vote isn't counted.”The law also created new penalties for touching somebody else's ballot, distributing ballots or altering the postmark on an advanced ballot. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed both bills, but was overridden.So if you're in Kansas, keep your hands and arms inside the voting booth at all times.Wisconsin Elections Commission Still Impacted By Trump's Big LieThe Wisconsin Elections Commission failed to reappoint administrator Meagan Wolfe in a vote Tuesday that three Democratic commission members are banking on to protect her from a Senate confirmation process - Wolfe is expected to lose a confirmation vote. Democrats argued a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in 2022 allows Wolfe to remain in the seat indefinitely — defying the efforts of election deniers to oust her after falsely accusing her of helping to steal the 2020 election, a claim that has been shown to have no merit, and is simply put: Not true.Before the “Big Lie” of 2020, Wolfe was unanimously endorsed by the commission for the administrator's job in 2019 and confirmed by the Republican majority in the Senate. It appears that while she was qualified to do the job prior, the only change is that she told the truth in 2020 which made former President and current federal indictment facer, Donald Trump, grumpy.Biden won Wisconsin by over 20,000 votes but that didn't stop Trump and his supporters from attacking Wolfe, who again was confirmed by a republican state senate, and claiming that she was a secret democrat or Biden agent, among other baseless attacks.Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on a campaign by some Republican state senators against confirming Wolfe for another term. https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/06/28/election-commission-fails-to-reappoint-wolfe-in-maneuver-to-keep-her-on-the-job/Iowa Governor Costs Taxpayers For Keeping SecretsThe Polk County District Court approved an agreement between the governor's office and three Iowa journalists and their media organizations following the Supreme Court's decision allowing an open records lawsuit to proceed in April.The Governor's office agreed to pay $135,000 (of tax payer money) in legal fees and costs incurred during the legal battle, as well as agreeing to undergo a one-year period of judicial oversight in regard to open records requests by the plaintiffs to ensure the office continues to comply with the state Open Records Act. In other words, Iowans will also be paying for judges to babysit the Governor's office because they can't play nice. Thomas Story, an attorney for the ACLU of Iowa, said:“Throughout this litigation, we have emphasized one crucial point: that nobody is above the law,” “The Iowa Supreme Court reinforced that point and set valuable precedent that supports the right of all Iowans to a transparent, responsive government at every level.”https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2023/06/26/district-court-approves-settlement-in-open-records-lawsuit-against-governor/Missouri Independent, Arkansas Advocate, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Kansas Reflector, Wisconsin Examinor, and  Iowa Capital Dispatch

Host Kevin Smith, @KevINmidMO brings a quick report of stories from the week that impact the Heartland.HEADLINESMillions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as pandemic provisions scale back, While Biden Administration urges states to slow down disenrollmentCBS - https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/millions-at-risk-of-losing-medicaid-coverage-as-pandemic-provisions-scale-back-covid-19-healthcare-disabilities-low-income-americans-income-inequality-florida-arkansas-oregon-community-organizations-cato-institute-private-insuranceArkansas Business - https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/144856/biden-administration-urges-arkansas-other-states-to-slow-down-on-dropping-people-from-medicaidMissouri moves toward 50/50 child custody law.Missouri Independent - https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/13/missouri-moves-toward-50-50-child-custody-law-raising-concerns-about-abuse-victims/LIGHTNING ROUNDMissouri,Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on urges Missouri Gov. Mike Parson not to pardon a former Kansas City police detective who was convicted of killing black man. Kansas City Star - https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article276345226.htmlIn response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water.KY3 Missouri - https://www.ky3.com/2023/06/13/missouri-governor-parson-announces-emergency-water-hay-access-farmers/The city of Columbia and Boone County began a step this week in efforts to address affordable housing needs in the community. Columbia Missourian - https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/columbia-boone-county-to-address-affordable-housing-with-survey/article_1f9d2c42-0ad0-11ee-acc7-533dbef7652c.htmlPatriot Front scared off by Pride  bravery@PrideForMo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/prideforMO/status/1668230299212193792Wisconsin,More than half of Wisconsin is under an air quality alert for sensitive groups due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.Wisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-under-air-quality-advisory-due-smoke-canadian-wildfiresWisconsin's governor, Tony Evers, said on Wednesday in a newspaper report he will not sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers follow through on their plan to cut funding for the state university system's diversity officers.The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/14/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-republican-budgetOklahoma,A national report on the well-being of children shows Oklahoma fell in the rankings of nearly every category measured. The Oklahoman -  ​​https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/state/2023/06/14/oklahoma-education-rankings-child-well-being-kids-count-report/70322261007/Illinois,Banning book bans.Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/06/13/illinois-becomes-first-state-to-effectively-ban-book-bans/?sh=7c772aa67465LastlyPresident Joe Biden is holding firm on Ukraine joining NATO. CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/politics/ukraine-nato-joe-biden/index.html

Host Kevin Smith, @KevINmidMO brings a quick report of stories from the week that impact the Heartland.HEADLINESMillions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as pandemic provisions scale back, While Biden Administration urges states to slow down disenrollmentCBS - https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/millions-at-risk-of-losing-medicaid-coverage-as-pandemic-provisions-scale-back-covid-19-healthcare-disabilities-low-income-americans-income-inequality-florida-arkansas-oregon-community-organizations-cato-institute-private-insuranceArkansas Business - https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/144856/biden-administration-urges-arkansas-other-states-to-slow-down-on-dropping-people-from-medicaidMissouri moves toward 50/50 child custody law.Missouri Independent - https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/13/missouri-moves-toward-50-50-child-custody-law-raising-concerns-about-abuse-victims/LIGHTNING ROUNDMissouri,Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on urges Missouri Gov. Mike Parson not to pardon a former Kansas City police detective who was convicted of killing black man. Kansas City Star - https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article276345226.htmlIn response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water.KY3 Missouri - https://www.ky3.com/2023/06/13/missouri-governor-parson-announces-emergency-water-hay-access-farmers/The city of Columbia and Boone County began a step this week in efforts to address affordable housing needs in the community. Columbia Missourian - https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/columbia-boone-county-to-address-affordable-housing-with-survey/article_1f9d2c42-0ad0-11ee-acc7-533dbef7652c.htmlPatriot Front scared off by Pride  bravery@PrideForMo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/prideforMO/status/1668230299212193792Wisconsin,More than half of Wisconsin is under an air quality alert for sensitive groups due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.Wisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-under-air-quality-advisory-due-smoke-canadian-wildfiresWisconsin's governor, Tony Evers, said on Wednesday in a newspaper report he will not sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers follow through on their plan to cut funding for the state university system's diversity officers.The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/14/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-republican-budgetOklahoma,A national report on the well-being of children shows Oklahoma fell in the rankings of nearly every category measured. The Oklahoman -  ​​https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/state/2023/06/14/oklahoma-education-rankings-child-well-being-kids-count-report/70322261007/Illinois,Banning book bans.Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/06/13/illinois-becomes-first-state-to-effectively-ban-book-bans/?sh=7c772aa67465LastlyPresident Joe Biden is holding firm on Ukraine joining NATO. CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/politics/ukraine-nato-joe-biden/index.html

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker sent a letter to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson urging him to not pardon a former Kansas City Police detective who killed Cameron Lamb in 2019. DeValkenaere was the first KCPD officer to ever be convicted in the fatal shooting of Black man.

Hour 2 -  Happy Thursday, friends! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: Should we allow children to no longer like the rainbow because the LGBTQ has taken it over? Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed a pair of bills into law banning transgender health care for minors and restricting athletes' participation in sports to teams that match their biological sex. Starting Aug. 28, Missouri health care providers won't be able to prescribe sex change surgeries for teens and children. Most adults will still have access to transgender health care under the law, but it won't be covered under Medicaid.

Three years before the games come to Kansas City, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has new logos, a board of directors and some money earmarked from state and city governments. This was part of a press conference at GEHA Field at Arrowhead that included Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. Perhaps the biggest reveal of the event came from Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas, who said the city will issue request for proposals on improving transportation from downtown to the airport and the Truman Sports Complex. On today's SportsBeat KC, The Star's daily sports podcast. You'll hear from Lucas, and Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt who took questions from reporters after their remarks. First up is Star columnist Sam McDowell who attended the event and shared his impressions. Story link: Getting KC prepped for World Cup 2026: Government, team officials outline broad plans https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article275526521.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Missouri's Republican governor said he wants to put some of the state's multi-billion-dollar budget surplus toward expanding highways and broadening access to early childhood programs. He told KCUR that issues like transportation and education shouldn't be hyper-partisan.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says improvements to Interstate 70 and expanded access to child care for working families are his top priorities this year.