Why Missouri’s Rural Senators and Reps Are Ignoring a Fairer Constitutional Amendment Process
Missouri’s Constitution is the backbone of our state’s governance, meant to echo the will of all its people—not just those in the biggest cities. Yet, the current process for amending this vital document is stacked against rural Missouri, amplifying urban voices while rural counties get…
Shelby County Historical Society Museum Dispute: Senator O’Laughlin Faces Ethical Scrutiny for Role in Break-In as Sheriff Ignores Inquiries
Shelbina, Mo. — A civil petition filed against former president Kathleen Wilham has thrust the Shelby County Historical Society museum dispute into the spotlight, exposing a troubling ethical breakdown by Senator Cindy O’Laughlin. Filed on April 1, 2025, in Shelby County Circuit Court (25SB-CC00003), the…
Why Fulfillment Theology Falls Short: A Debate Between Friends
A friend and I recently had a spirited discussion about two major theological perspectives: Fulfillment Theology and Dispensationalism. As we debated, one thing became clear—only one of these views truly aligns with Scripture, history, and logic. Fulfillment Theology argues that the Church has inherited all…
Shelby County Historical Society Museum Dispute: Statewide Implications for Senator O’Laughlin Amid Questions of Accountability
Shelbina, MO – The ongoing museum dispute at the Shelby County Historical Society in Shelbina, Missouri, has escalated from a local controversy into a matter of statewide concern, raising serious questions about the conduct of Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, and…
Shelbina Museum Dispute: Senator Cindy O’Laughlin Defends Role, Highlights Internal Rift at Shelby County Historical Society
Shelbina, MO – A contentious dispute at the Shelby County Historical Society Museum in Shelbina has thrust Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, into the spotlight, with allegations of abuse of power giving way to a more complex narrative of internal board…
Senator Cindy O’Laughlin Accused of Abusing Power in Shelby County Museum Break-In, Commenter Places Her at Scene
Shelbina, MO – Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, faces grave accusations of abusing her power in an alleged break-in at the Shelby County Historical Society Museum in Shelbina. A Facebook post from the Society, dated March 25, 2025, claims O’Laughlin and…
Power Plays Over People: How Missouri’s SS2 SB 4 Ties Campaign Cash to Utility Rate Hikes
In 2025, Missouri’s 103rd General Assembly passed SS2 SB 4, the Missouri energy bill 2025 pitched as modernization but operating more like a “Green New Scam”—a utility cash grab cloaked in eco-friendly rhetoric. Senator Rusty Black (R), representing northwest Missouri’s District 12, and Representative Tim…
The Rise of Populist Conservatism in Missouri: A Challenge to the Republican Establishment
In Missouri, a battle for the soul of the conservative movement is playing out between grassroots populists and the entrenched Republican establishment. While the GOP dominates state politics, not all Republicans represent the values of the people who elected them. Many in leadership have prioritized…
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…