Tim Taylor’s Vote on HB 594 & HB 508: Tax Breaks for Corporate Farms, Higher Land Costs for Independent Farmers
Imagine a Missouri where family farms vanish, swallowed by corporate giants while land prices soar beyond reach. That’s the future Representative Tim Taylor is ushering in with his YES vote on HB 594 and HB 508, bills that grant a 100% capital gains tax deduction…
Local Schools Thrive, DESE Fails: Centralized Control Is Missouri’s Education Problem
In Missouri, local school districts like Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV are shining examples of what’s possible when educators focus on kids, not bureaucracy. Yet, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is dragging them—and our students—down with its…
Tim Taylor’s Voting Record: How Big Ag and Corporate Lobbyists Win While Rural Missouri Loses
In Missouri House District 48, covering Chariton, Cooper, Howard, and Randolph counties, Representative Tim Taylor (R) has served since 2021, pitching himself as a voice for rural Missouri. But his voting record paints a different picture—one where Big Agriculture (Big Ag) and corporate lobbyists cash…
Missouri State Senator Rusty Black and His Ties to Invenergy: A Threat to Property Rights in Chariton County and Beyond
For years, Missouri landowners have fought to protect their property from corporate overreach, and now, residents of Chariton County are facing one of their biggest threats yet: the Grain Belt Express. This controversial high-voltage transmission line, spearheaded by the energy company Invenergy, has sparked fierce…
Northwestern R-I School District: A Leader in Education Excellence
Nestled in Mendon, Missouri, Northwestern R-I School District continues to set the bar high for academic excellence and student achievement. In the past 2 years the district has achieved remarkable success, solidifying its reputation as one of the best in the state. Exceptional Academic Performance…
Missouri State Senator Rusty Black’s Deep Ties to Corporate Donors Revealed
In the world of politics, money often dictates priorities, and nowhere is this more evident than in the case of Missouri State Senator Rusty Black. While Black presents himself as a champion of rural communities and small businesses, a deep dive into his financial backing…
Keytesville R-III: A Small School Making a Big Impact
When you sit down with Will Perkins, Superintendent of Keytesville R-III School District, it’s immediately clear that he is an educator at heart—deeply invested in the success of his students and the well-being of the community. Over his 18-month tenure, Mr. Perkins has worked to…
How Land Banks Could Harm Chariton County: A Closer Look at SB 388
Land banks, often hailed as a solution for revitalizing communities by managing tax-delinquent and vacant properties, may seem like a promising tool. However, for rural areas like Chariton County, Missouri, their implementation could introduce significant challenges that outweigh their potential benefits. Senate Bill 388, sponsored…