If former U.S. House Speaker Tip O’Neill was right and “all politics is local,” then next Tuesday is a big day. In fact, it’s the biggest day of 2019 as it will be the only time this year we have a local election. So, whatever you do, be sure to get to the polls on Tuesday.
Editorials
Flooding proves need for more protection
By Eric Bohl
For as long as man has been measuring the Missouri River, the stretch flowing through northwest Missouri has never been this high. The third week of March, farmers watched helplessly as their homes, land, buildings and stored crops went under water. With very little warning, the river went from normal levels to breaking all-time records.
Another weak year predicted for farm economy
By Eric Bohl
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) analysis projects 2019 net farm income will again be well below normal. This broad measure of farm profitability has disappointed farmers for at least the past five years. Despite the continued downturn, Missouri farmers have glimmers of hope on the horizon.
A return to order in Missouri's legislature
By Phill Brooks
A surprise has emerged from this year's session of Missouri's legislature. The General Assembly has returned to an era when the leadership exercised less power to control the legislative agenda in choosing winners and losers.
Even with limitations, our freedoms must be defended
Although there is some debate about who said it, most of us have at least heard the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”