Schulte, city councilors talk about the budget with community

Tony's Kansas City has photos and a recap of the community forum at the Kansas City Public Library with City Manager Troy Schulte.

A gun owner says no to new gun laws

Axiom Strategies explains why one gun owner is against new gun laws.

The Daily Show takes Tiahrt to task over ATF comments

The Wichita Eagle Blog notes that The Daily Show took aim at U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt over his stance on gun control.

Has it been that long since we had federally funded research into gun violence?

Ancillary Adams can't believe that we haven't had federally funded research on gun violence for 17 years.

Weighing the value of school choice

Show-Me Daily argues that school choice, not just early childhood education, is a good investment.

Sotelo drops out of race for Emerson's seat

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix writes that Kansas City businessman Pedro Sotelo will not be running for U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's seat.

James says Missouri laws stop him from having an impact on gun control

20 Pounds of Headlines reports that Mayor Sly James told the U.S. Conference of Mayors that state laws in Missouri take the debate over gun control out of his hands.