Challenging Missouri’s Firearm Laws: A Bold Step Towards Public Safety

Challenging Missouri’s Firearm Laws: A Bold Step Towards Public Safety

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September 21, 2024 Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV has announced the potential for a groundbreaking ordinance aimed at addressing juvenile firearm possession in Jackson County. This initiative represents a significant challenge to Missouri state law, which currently permits youth as young…

Graves Works To Protect Missouri Farmers From Federal Land Grabs

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September 21, 2024 Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act and the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act today. Both bills strengthen landowner rights to stop federal land seizures.“There are few things more sacred…

What I REID Into It

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September 21, 2024 By Fred Liggettsports.lstribune08@gmail.com After scoring back to back wins over AFC rivals Baltimore and Cincinnati the Kansas City Chiefs hit the road for the first time this season. This road trip takes them to an NFC city and the…

Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV Celebrates The Start Of Hispanic Heritage Month

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September 21, 2024 Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV and the Jackson County Legislature proudly join the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. This month-long celebration honors the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and immeasurable contributions of…

Patterson Readies For Speaker Role

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September 14, 2024 Missouri lawmakers officially concluded the 2024 legislative session with their annual veto session. Barring any unforeseen events, legislators will return in January to begin the 2025 legislative session. State Rep. Jon Patterson (R-Lee’s Summit) looked back this week after…

Archery Deer Season Update

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September 14, 2024 By Jobe EdwardsMissouri Department of Conservation Conservation Agent – Jackson County For some Missourians, September marks one of the most wonderful times of the year, and that is the start of the archery deer season. For many, archery deer…

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center Hosts Small Wonders: Insects In Focus

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September 14, 2024 By Maddie Fennewald In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth. By using cutting-edge technology and custom methods, artist Bob Sober…

Legislators Will Return To Capitol For Yearly Veto Session Next Week

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September 7, 2024 The Missouri General Assembly will convene Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon in Jefferson City for its annual veto session. House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, (R-Lee’s Summit), does not expect any vetoes will be overridden. “I’m expecting a pretty uneventful…

Travelin’ Trunk Finds A Home

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September 7, 2024 The newest acquisition by the Lone Jack Historical Society has quite a story to tell. Lone Jack Historical Society volunteer, the late Stephanie Dyer, discussed with descendants of a Jackson County pioneer the importance of the Lone Jack Civil…

Jackson County Files Legal Challenge Against STC Order

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Jackson County has filed a legal challenge against the State Tax Commission’s (STC) unlawful order. The order, which is filled with factual inaccuracies, is both unprecedented and dangerously politicized. It was issued on the same day the Attorney General won his August…