Thoughts on the income tax and middle class in Missouri

Show Me Progress considers a push to eliminate income tax in Missouri and how it could harm the middle class.

Is Kobach still relevant in the immigration discussion?

The Wichita Eagle Blog wonders if the national discussion on immigration has left Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach behind.

Why more funds may not be the answer for improving early childhood education

Show-Me Daily challenges the idea that more funding is the answer for early childhood education programs.

State and local nullification isn't limited to gun laws

The Kansas Citians wonders why nullification is acceptable in the case of same-sex marriage or marijuana, but not in the case of gun control.

Blunt to vote against Hagel nomination

20 Pounds of Headlines writes that U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt intends to vote against the nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense.

How did Speaker Jones become a birther?

The Turner Report considers how Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones became a birther in light of his recent comments.

Video: The Super Bowl ad from Mayors Against Illegal Guns

MO Rage applauds a Super Bowl advertisement from Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Can campaign contribution limits return in Missouri?

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix wonders if Gov. Jay Nixon or Missouri voters can curb campaign spending.

McCaskill endorses potential Clinton presidential campaign

PoliticMo reports that U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill supports former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton if she intends to mount another presidential campaign.