Photo: The bust of Rush Limbaugh

Show Me Progress snaps a picture of the bust of Rush Limbaugh in the Missouri State House.

KCPD set to launch the Area Command Initiative

Chief's Blog explains the Area Command Initiative, a new pilot program from the Kansas City Police Department targeting violent crime.

McCaskill calls on the U.S. House to pass the Violence Against Women Act

The Turner Report links to video of U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill imploring the U.S. House to pass the Violence Against Women Act.

NABF funding could be at risk

The Wichita Eagle Blog notes that funding for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is at risk because of the threat of sequester.

Missouri Senate advances bill requiring gun safety classes for first graders

20 Pounds of Headlines writes that the Missouri Senate has advanced a bill that would require gun safety training for all first graders in Missouri.

The U.S. needs to address corporate taxes

MO Rage is frustrated by corporations not paying taxes but still utilizing public resources.

McCaskill critical of Missouri lawmakers opposing Medicaid expansion

PoliticMo writes that U.S. Sen. McCaskill believes that Missouri lawmakers who are opposing an expansion of Medicaid are potentially exacerbating a state budget crunch.