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KC Star: Renee Good’s attack on ICE agent leaves son orphaned and former KC neighbors reeling

KC Star’s Eleanor Nash: How you can contribute to the GoFundMe of deceased anti-ICE protester

SNL: Springfield chapter of Party for Socialism and Liberation continues to protest for woman who attempted to run over immigration agent

KSMU (Springfield): Party for Socialism and Liberation and the Democratic Socialists of America Ozarks chapter lead anti-ICE protest

Missourinet: Trump criticizes Hawley over Venezuela vote

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Trump vs. Hawley (ft. Roxette) (link opens at 8:15 mark)  (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

KSDK (St. Louis): Extended interview: Rep. Wesley Bell calls ICE shooting ‘murder,’ calls to defund ICE

KSDK’s Mark Maxwell on X: Cori Bush’s campaign criticizes Wesley Bell on ICE but ignores interview request

Spectrum Local News (St. Louis): Gregg Palermo’s campaign notebook: Cori Bush vs. Wesley Bell on ICE; Kehoe State of the State preview

Instagram reel: Cori Bush meets Elphaba, learns English lesson

Brownfield Ag News: CHS to operate grain facility owned by China’s largest food and ag company near St. Louis

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Correcting “Rise & Run” event organizer’s misinformation and omissions: Exclusive details on presentations from Sen. Tracy McCreery (D-Olivette), former Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Jean Evans, and the incomparable Democratic fundraiser Angela Bingaman (link opens at 11:35 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Rise & Run Women’s Political Empowerment Workshop speaker details and registration link

Are you new to johncombest.com? FAQ for readers and journalists (updated with angry, passive-aggressive email from Missouri Press Association fuddy-duddy)

97.1 FM (St. Louis): The Mark Reardon Show’s “Reardon Roundtable”: GOP superconsultant Gregg Keller, Democrat Jane Dueker and state Rep. Steve Butz (D-St. Louis City) discuss Dueker’s new role with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, St. Louis City crime, former Kansas City resident’s assault on a law enforcement official, Venezuela, more

P-D’s Joe Holleman: St. Louis Democrat politico Jane Dueker lands job with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

P-D: Kehoe attends fundraiser at Trump club hosted by state contractor; Lobbyist Jay Hahn posted pictures to Facebook (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

KWTO (Springfield): The Elijah Haahr Show: Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield) on elimination of state income tax legislation, truth in sentencing, property taxes, data centers, and the current mood of the Senate

Missouri Independent: Missouri abortion regulations go on trial Monday. Widespread access is at stake

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St. Louis Public Radio: Trump administration freezes funding for child care providers in Missouri

Missouri Independent: Feds demand Missouri justify child care expenses to receive delayed funding

JCNT: Feds approve $814 million investment to expand broadband access in Missouri

KC Star: Two Missouri lawmakers ask judge to strike down stadium law as Royals weigh options

Missourinet: Sen. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles) introduces resolution to create “Charlie Kirk Day”

Missourinet: IRS says Missouri seniors get extra tax deduction through 2028

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Brad explains why he doesn’t like St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman (link opens at 2:25) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Schnucks, Dierbergs and dynamic pricing (link opens at 10:30 mark)

P-D editorial: With former Kansas City resident’s death, Trump’s immigration crusade has now cost an American life. Will she be the last? (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Washington Reporter’s Matthew Foldi: Sen. Eric Schmitt joins White House, Vice President Vance in backing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard

Missouri Independent op-ed: Abby Ehrhardt: For many Missouri families, any tax cut will be swallowed by rising health care costs

The Missouri Times op-ed: Secretary of State Denny Hoskins: A session focused on service, security, and the work ahead

Missouri Independent’s Rudi Keller: Denny Hoskins admits writing flawed ballot summary for Missouri gerrymandering referendum

KC Star op-ed: Stanley Robinson: Killing Missouri’s income tax would balloon your shopping receipts

Missouri Independent op-ed: Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers Executive Director Brendon Steenbergen: Strengthening Missouri’s recovery system through safe, accredited housing

KC Star’s Toriano Porter: This bill would put Missouri high school sports in politicians’ hands

P-D letter: Ladue School Board member Peter Gariepy criticizes Missouri’s “private school voucher program” (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

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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