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This Week in Missouri Politics #TWMPDaily: U.S. Rep. Jason Smith talks with Scott Faughn and Jake Kroesen about end of shutdown and today’s (Wednesday) House vote; federal regulation of hemp/marijuana products; Trump and Argentina beef imports; more

Scott Faughn on X: #TWMPDaily schedule: Wesley Bell today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m.; Sam Graves tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 a.m.

Link to TWMPDaily live streams on YouTube

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Highlights of Bob Onder on #TWMPDaily (link opens at 15:40 mark)

KSHB (Kansas City): ‘Probably by Thanksgiving’: U.S. Rep. Sam Graves estimates when air travel will return to normal (link via TonysKansasCity.com)

KMOV (St. Louis)’s Avery Martinez: Collection of shutdown social media posts from congressional delegation, including “Rep. Eric Burlinson [sic]”

Missourinet: End of shutdown nears; interview with Sam Graves, prepared statement from Emanuel Cleaver’s communications staff

KC Star: As shutdown deal reaches U.S. House, 80-year-old KC Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s staff says he’ll vote no (avoid Kansas City Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

KCUR: Kansas City federal workers say shutdown has taken a mental health toll: ‘I had nightmares’

The Daily Caller’s Philip Lenczycki: EXCLUSIVE: US nuclear bomber fleet in Missouri shares fence with trailer park linked to Chinese intel-tied fraudster

The Missouri Times: Federal government looks to close hemp THC loophole

Missouri Independent: Missouri hemp businesses fear new federal THC limits will destroy the industry

St. Louis Public Radio: Residents in the St. Louis region are beginning to receive radiation exposure compensation

Missouri Independent: Thanks to new federal law, thousands of “humanitarian immigrants” and refugees to be weaned off government teat; fewer than 10,000 in Missouri affected

Missourinet: Missouri cites 494 commercial drivers for flunking English proficiency

KBIA: Fate of Columbia man in ICE custody takes a toll on his supporters

NPR, via KCUR: Will Trump send the National Guard to Missouri? State already helping assist ICE

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Catherine Hanaway live on the air discussing potential federal help for St. Louis; redistricting case; St. Louis City crime, hemp and 7-OH; St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery; more (link opens at 2:05 mark)

Columbia Missourian: Memorial dedication at Missouri State Capitol honors veterans; speakers include Gov. Kehoe, Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City)

Columbia Missourian: Two Mile Prairie and state Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) welcomed veterans for Veterans Day ceremony

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Credit to Stephen Webber and Don Mayhew for Veterans Day holiday bill (link opens at 3:45 mark)

KC Star: Anti-redistricting group floats “mysterious” cloak-and-dagger canvasser contract; comments from “People Not Politicians” consultant Sean Soendker Nicholson (avoid Kansas City Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

P-D: Kehoe to unveil plan to phase out Missouri’s income tax (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

AP: Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas Reflector, via Missouri Independent: Chiefs reportedly put out request for proposals for a new stadium in Kansas

Westplex Talk (104.5 FM): Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Recap of verdict in Missouri online harassment case; resources for dealing with a worthless child-abandoning deadbeat coward attacking kids online (link opens at 7:25 mark)

Combest book: “Lisa didn’t mind being criticized for her political views. Prior to her election, she spent years volunteering for candidates and causes and knew that politics was a rough-and-tumble business. But these attacks were more about personality than policy.” (note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

SNL: Missouri hunters required to have deer tested for CWD in 35 counties

Missourinet: Missouri Department of Conservation shares the truth about mountain lion sightings

Washington Missourian: MoDOT says money coming for Interstate 44/Highway 50 interchange

P-D editorial: LGBTQ citizens are leaving Missouri and taking their economic might with them (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Washington Missourian’s Geoff Folsom: Taking another MoDOT survey

Amazon.com: John Combest: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – available in paperback and Amazon Kindle (note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

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