Why tax rates matter

Show-Me Daily writes that tax rates do matter when people are making purchasing decisions.

Americans don't need assault weapons

MO Rage asserts that we need to reinstate the assault weapons ban.

Could Gov. Brownback, Kansas Legislature be gearing up for a battle with teachers?

The Wichita Eagle Blog wonders if Gov. Sam Brownback and the Kansas Legislature are looking to narrow the collective bargaining rights of teachers.

McCaherty is off base on Sandy Hook response

The Turner Report chastizes state Rep. John McCaherty for urging the media to leave families alone after the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in light of the Missouri Representative's decision to raffle off an AR-15 to raise campaign funds.

Cleaver frustrated by lack of progress on tax talks

20 Pounds of Headlines writes that U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver was critical of the GOP's 'Plan B' and President Barack Obama in the latest round of tax and budget negotiations.

Blunt wants to turn the spotlight on mental health care after Newtown shootings

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix writes that U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is looking at mental health and privacy issues as a point of focus after the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.

Press bristles as Missouri House Speaker Jones builds offices in the gallery

Missourinet lashes out at Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones as offices are being built in the House Press Gallery cutting down on the space for reporters in the Capitol.