News Tribune | Opinion Editorials

Our Opinion: Kudos to state agencies, individuals Working for government can be a particularly thankless job. Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Commentary: Who were the United Daughters of the Confederates? A Civil War marker on the East end of Jefferson City commemorates Confederate Gen. Sterling Price's decision against attacking the city. by Jenny Smith Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Need a job? Stop here first Just in the past week, reports have come out that Missouri's economic recovery stalled last month, with fewer jobs and a bit more unemployment. by News Tribune Published Sep. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: More needed for Missouri's public health When it comes to public health, Missouri could be mistaken for misery.As we recently reported, the state's health rankings have been dropping for the past 30 years. Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Kempker a good choice for American Legion commander We applaud the selection of Gary B. Kempker as the new American Legion Post 5 commander.Kempker has served our community, our state and our nation in various capacities over the past few decades, and this is a natural fit for his talents. by News Tribune Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Make railroad safety a top priority Here in Jefferson City, we're blessed to have passenger and freight train lines that provide services, help our economy and provide picturesque views alongside the Missouri River. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Less-than-ambitious special session brings less-than-spectacular results Gov. Mike Parson's less-than-ambitious special session on violent crime finally fizzled out Wednesday. Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Wrapping up our legislative year Sept. 16 marked the last day of the extraordinary session called by the governor. It was also the day of the Legislature's annual veto session. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Transportation evolution in Cole County Today, we take our streets, roads and highways for granted; our automobiles and trucks are a necessity to our existence. by Sam Bushman, Cole County presiding commissioner Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Session produced good bills, but we could have done better Special session was just completed. I know the governor indicated you cannot expect a home run every time, but I believe we could have done better. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: We're not there yet Is Missouri "turning a corner" in its COVID-19 fight, as Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday?While there are some encouraging numbers, we're not ready to go that far. Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: DESE should determine COVID reporting plan, quickly More than a half-year into a global pandemic, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is considering how it should report individual COVID-19 case information. by News Tribune Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: 'Good enough' isn't good enough with car seat safety Ask any parent, and they'll tell you they would do just about anything to keep their children safe. Published Sep. 17 2020 @ 12:05am