Why schools need armed guards

Conservatism With Heart believes that armed guards is the answer when it comes to preventing school shootings.

Poll: Public prefers head lice to Congress

The Wichita Eagle Blog notes that Congress is now less popular than head lice according to a new poll from Public Policy Polling.

Why more guns are not the answer

Ancillary Adams doesn't think more guns are the answer to gun violence.

Report: Missouri public schools graded out at a D-

Show-Me Daily writes that a new report card from StudentsFirst gives Missouri public schools a 'D-.'

Cookson named the chair of the Missouri House Education Committee

The Turner Report is stunned that state Rep. Steve Cookson, who introduced the "Don't Say Gay," bill last year, was named the chairman of the Missouri House Education Committee.

Is Gov. Nixon moving to the left?

Missouri Record wonders if Gov. Jay Nixon is going to start to lean more to the left now that he's been re-elected.

U.S. should look at Ireland's stance on the environment

MO Rage wishes the United States would take a page from Ireland and start charging for carbon emissions.

Gov. Brownback focuses on mental health treatment in the wake of shootings

20 Pounds of Headlines reports that Gov. Sam Brownback is focusing on mental health treatment in response to the Sandy Hook shootings.

A list of the Missouri House and Senate committee appointments

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix lists the Missouri House and Senate committee appointments.

List of candidates for Rep. Emerson's seat continues to grow

PoliticMo reports that more conservative Republicans have entered the race seeking U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's seat.