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US Politics

Missouri's National Guard Deployment: Political Theater at Soldiers' Expense

Governor Mike Kehoe deployed Missouri National Guard soldiers to support ICE enforcement, but they won't be paid during the federal government shutdown. This reckless political theater puts our brave service members' livelihoods at risk while undermining both military readiness and democratic principles.

US Politics

The Courage to Govern: How One Missouri Senator's Stand Exposes the Moral Crisis in Budget Politics

Republican State Senator Lincoln Hough introduced an alternative budget challenging Governor Mike Kehoe's spending plan after being stripped of his appropriations chairmanship for bucking party leadership. This courageous stand against devastating cuts to education and disability services demonstrates how principled lawmakers can fight for vulnerable citizens even when facing political retaliation.