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Friday, January 24, 2025 – Missouri political news headlines

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AP: Who’s the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders? Meet Will Scharf

Brad (Hildebrand) & John (Combest) Show on 104.5 FM (Washington, Mo.), Thursday morning: Will Scharf doesn’t seek the spotlight, but he deserves to bask in it (link opens at 6:30 mark)

Brad & John Show, 11/18/24: Brad vs. John on significance of Will Scharf’s job with Trump (link opens at 10:35 mark)

Fox News: Schmitt urges Panama to ‘expel Chinese influence’

KC Star: DOJ ends investigation into KCFD discrimination one day after President Trump took office

JCNT: Students head to DC for March for Life

KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: Message to urban mayors and the two options for municipal Dems (1:15), why he turns down some national interview opportunities (2:45), discipline to avoid “unforced errors” (3:45), why he does interview on conservative TV and radio (5:05), public transportation and where he agrees with President Trump (9:45), more

JCNT: Kehoe navigates ‘tight’ budget to implement policies

P-D: Kehoe says taxes, police will be featured in first State of the State speech (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show, Thursday: Tishaura Jones’ sassy face as Nick Schroer speaks (link opens at 8:40 mark)

P-D: Top Missouri attorneys call for end to mandated DEI; Lt. Gov. David Wasinger leads the charge (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

SNL: ‘Massive shift’ in Missouri: Why more families are choosing homeschool

The Missouri Times: Senate holds hearings for capital gains cuts and class action reform

Missouri Independent: Bayer urges Missouri lawmakers to pass bill critics say shields it from Roundup lawsuits

Brad & John Show, May 2024: John’s prediction: Bayer will sell off its Roundup assets in 2025 (link opens at 12:05 mark)

Missouri Independent: Lawmakers try again to stop Missouri from seizing benefits owed to foster kids

JCNT: Improved parking, handicap accessibility among GOP Rep. Rudy Veit’s goals for Capitol Commission

JCNT: Missouri deer harvest down 15 percent from last year

Brad & John Show, Thursday (A block): Tishaura Jones vs. Cara Spencer fundraising totals (link opens at 17:15 mark)

Brad & John Show, Thursday (B block): Brad’s 3 unsolicited suggestions for Tishaura Jones’ campaign (0:25); John on the trap Cara Spencer must avoid (6:19); John refuses to use a front license plate (13:00)

Brad & John Show, Thursday (C block): Missouri sports betting details and gambling incrementalism (2:45); who really owns King’s Beauty Supply and its Wesley Bell line of relaxer (11:45); promo for Sam Page on Jason Rosenbaum’s Politically Speaking podcast today (Friday) (12:40)

Joplin Globe editorial: Missouri should compensate all those wrongfully imprisoned (avoid Joplin Globe paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Amazon.com: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – $7.99 on Kindle, $12.99 in paperback

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