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Our Opinion: State needs action on illegal slot machines Illegal gambling machines have pervaded our state in recent years. Lawmakers and law enforcers need to address the problem. Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Fair season July is quickly coming to a close and that means it's once again time for the Cole County Fair. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Survey says Greetings from your Missouri Capitol. In my three years in this building, the response to this survey is by far the best. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Will big interest in vaccination lottery lead to more shots? Some have suggested Missouri's vaccine incentive seems a questionable way to spend $9 million in public funds as a way to convince more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. by News Tribune Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 1:00am

Perspective: Inflation is Taxation Gas, milk, fruit, washing machines, car rentals, hotel rooms — you name it, the price of almost everything has gone up since the beginning of the year. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Do you know a Good Samaritan? Last year, you helped us find five Good Samaritans in our community. We know there are many more. by News Tribune Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Coordinating to keep people cool We're glad to see the Salvation Army and Westlake Ace Hardware again coordinating to keep people cool this summer. by News Tribune Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 9:40am

Our Opinion: Rally around Relay Relay for Life is one of our favorite annual fundraisers, and it's again being crippled by COVID-19. But it's not being canceled this year — as it was last year — and we hope you'll support it in any way you can. by News Tribune Published Jul. 21 2021 @ 11:35am

Perspective: New law will protect children It's been a busy week. Sometimes people ask me if I get tired of doing all of the different events or the challenges of the Legislature, and I remind them being an elected official is not a job: it's not a career; it's a way of life. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Jul. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: County courts gain efficiencies Sometimes we feel too busy to take a step back to examine how we could make improvements and save time. Published Jul. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Qualifying for Expanded Child Tax Credit Starting this week, many families in Missouri and across the country will begin receiving deposits in your bank account or checks in the mail from the IRS. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri Published Jul. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Triumph over the tornado Earlier this week, we saw yet one more triumph over the May 2019 tornado: The Historic City of Jefferson held an open house at its new office space. Published Jul. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Lincoln University acknowledges problems, looks to address them Lincoln University suffers from declining enrollment and faces concerns from previous students who left the university. Published Jul. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Team effort needed to prevent pregnancy-related deaths Sixty-eight Missouri women died while pregnant or within a year of pregnancy in 2018, and mental health and substance abuse were two of the top contributing factors. Published Jul. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm