News Tribune | Opinion Editorials

Our Opinion: Not just another specialty license plate Thanks to one of our Mid-Missouri lawmakers, Missourians now have a way of honoring law enforcement officers. Published Sep. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Parks bonding a bad idea The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, already outspending its generous budget this year, wants to spend our tax money at an even faster rate. Published Sep. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Legislative fix needed for new child care law An unintended effect of Missouri's new child care law is being fixed administratively for now, but the Missouri Legislature should look to a more permanent fix next year. Published Sep. 11 2019 @ 9:05pm

Our Opinion: Time may ease the pain, but we must never forget 9/11 Today marks the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our country. Those of us old enough to remember will never forget. Published Sep. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Parson should heed legal opinion on Sunshine Law Gov. Mike Parson should heed the legal opinion from the state attorney general, a fellow Republican, who agreed the First Amendment isn't justification for refusing to release certain public records. Published Sep. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Curbing gun violence of the utmost importance We commend Gov. Mike Parson and black Missouri lawmakers for working together to seek solutions to gun violence. Published Sep. 7 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Bringing the opioid fight to Central Missouri When the Cole County Sheriffs Department made the decision late last year to have deputies start carrying Narcan, we supported the decision. by News Tribune Published Sep. 6 2019 @ 12:05am