NCBA outlines trade priorities in hearing
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association’s trade priorities. He spoke at a hearing titled “American Trade Negotiation Priorities” and highlighted the benefits of past trade
USDA delivers on rural energy commitments
By NATHAN STUEDLE St. Joseph Post USDA announced the agency would release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program, Empowering Rural America, and Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs. Recipients will have 30 days to
Bill seeks new limits on what foods, drinks SNAP benefits can buy
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa House has passed a bill that could lead to new restrictions on what Iowans may buy with federal food assistance. If the U-S-D-A grants a waiver from the current list of eligible
Missouri bill to overturn voter-approved paid sick leave clears Senate committee
State Rep. Sherri Gallick, a Republican from Belton, speaks in March during Missouri House debate. (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) BY: CLARA BATESMissouri Independent A Republican-led push to overturn the paid sick leave law adopted by Missouri voters last
Patee House – Jesse James museums seek volunteers
The Patee House/file photo By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post Volunteers are being sought to bring a big part of St. Joseph history to life. The Patee House Museum and the Jesse James Home are looking for
KBI special agent shot man while serving a warrant
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents were involved in a shooting while serving an arrest warrant just before 9p.m. Wednesday at the El Rio Bravo Supermarket at 11 S. 10th St. in Kansas City, Kansas, according
Law Restricting Books With Sexual Content From School Libraries Blocked
(Radio Iowa) – A federal judge has blocked Iowa for the second time from enforcing a law that seeks to keep books with sexual content out of school libraries. Attorney Dan Novack says a broad ban on
Missouri state senator says a ‘sexual predator’ works in the Capitol Building
State Sen. Stephen Webber, a Democrat from Columbia, begins his tenure in the Missouri Senate on the first day of the 2025 legislative session in January (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Sen. Stephen Webber said during floor debate that
Paddlers need to stay patient as water temps are still chilly
(Radio Iowa) – Forecasters say much of Iowa can expect high temperatures in the 60s, 70s and even near 80 Thursday and tomorrow, which will prompt some Iowans to pull out their kayaks and canoes. Sure, it’s
Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher?
He couldn’t control his pupils.