Missouri Independent
Missouri pastors take opposing sides in fight over abortion amendment
The Rev. Alex Bryant set a goal for 2026: Talk to 200 Missouri pastors about abortion. Bryant, an Assemblies of God pastor in Springfield, began traveling acro…
Commentary: On Nov. 3, the fight for democracy moves to the ballot box
In these midterm elections, let us ensure that the people’s voice — the most vital part of governing our republic — survives all the attacks at the state and n…
The percentage of people without health insurance is growing
The percentage of working-age adults without health insurance has increased in the past two years, largely because many people can no longer afford Obamacare c…
Missouri appeals court rejects prison math that turned 23-year sentence into 40 years
A Missouri man who should have been eligible for release in 2024 remains in prison because the state miscalculated his credit for time he had already served, t…
Denny Hoskins denies whistleblower lawsuit allegations from former employee
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has responded a lawsuit filed by his former director of election integrity alleging he was fired after reporting ille…
Missouri congressional map fight reaches voters as Republican campaign goes quiet
Missouri Republicans spent more than a year fighting to put a new congressional map into effect, including a costly campaign to prevent voters from having the …
Commentary: Want to end redistricting wars? Start by uncapping the US House.
Missouri’s congressional redistricting battle has taken voters on a dizzying tour of the court system leading up to the midterms. After trips to the Missouri S…
Domestic fertilizer production to see $1.3B investment with USDA program
U.S. Department of Agriculture head Brooke Rollins and Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday that eight domestic fertilizer manufacturers were selected to…
‘We don’t want it’: Voter backlash against data centers consumes midterm elections
SPRINGDALE, Pa. — Residents in a small southwestern Pennsylvania town are facing the prospect of a 47-acre data center facility on their doorstep. “Right here …
Commentary: Mike Kehoe keeps saying he’s running again. Why does everyone keep asking?
Election Day is less than two weeks away, so naturally we’re talking about 2028. More specifically, the question that’s been making the rounds in Missouri poli…
Missouri to raise speed limit to 75 mph on stretches of four interstates
Missourians will soon be able to drive a bit faster on some rural roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation has selected portions of four interstates wh…
Commentary: ‘What, me worry?’ Yes, if you’re paying attention to threats surrounding the midterms.
As the November midterm elections draw near, much of the nation seemingly has channeled Mad Magazine’s smiling, redheaded, gap-toothed mascot Alfred E. Neuman …