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Fox News: Schmitt warns ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ has ‘metastasized’ after WHCA Dinner shooting

Fox Business: Schmitt: Political violence is a left-wing issue, not a ‘both-sides’ problem

Washington Reporter: Exclusive: Sen. Eric Schmitt says TrumpRx is driving down prescription costs, calls portal “important” for patients

Fox News: Sen. Josh Hawley on the DOJ indictment of former FBI Director James Comey

JCNT: Standing with Children Awards recognize those fighting against abuse; U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner, state Rep. Ed Lewis (R-Moberly) honored

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Why didn’t St. Louis Public Radio give more credit to the Party of Socialism & Liberation for organizing Friday’s May Day protest? (link opens at 8:30 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R-Wentzville) amends April quarterly report, removes $65k contribution; quick recap of Mike Deering’s Tuesday night event (link opens at 6:45 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: The Missouri Times’ April 2026 State Senate Tipsheet highlights: Mike Deering vs. Tricia Byrnes; Nick Schroer and Ben Brown fundraising totals (link opens at 17:35 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Kehoe not ruling out moving Missouri statewide ballot issues from November to August

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Marc Cox Morning Show: Rep. Richard West (R-Wentzville) on ballot issue timing and moving St. Charles County school board elections to November

This Week in Missouri Politics #TWMPDaily: Sen. Tracy McCreery (D-Olivette), Erin Schrimpf and Scott Faughn share memories about Ray Hartmann, Tracy’s favorite line from Ray’s tribute to Rich Koster, thoughts on hemp legislation, budget, and what to expect the last couple weeks of session

The Riverfront Times, July 1994: Ray Hartmann’s tribute to his late friend Rich Koster (Chris’ dad) (view on Instagram here)

P-D (Sunday): Details on Wednesday’s funeral service set for ‘Donnybrook’ personality Ray Hartmann (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Nexstar (Fox 2 St. Louis, Fox4 KC, KOLR 10): Lawmakers push local control for student screen time limits

Columbia Missourian: Back to basics: Legislators want to trim school screen time

P-D: Push to limit screen time in Missouri schools advances in Senate (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

JCNT: Literacy retention bill passes Missouri Senate committee

Columbia Missourian: House hears tax credit bill for STEAM schools programs

Missouri Independent: Missouri education bills swell as lawmakers race toward session deadline

Columbia Missourian: Transgender activists speak out against protecting women’s spaces

Columbia Missourian: House signals approval of bill expanding parental rights

JCNT: Missouri lawmakers send omnibus veterans bill to governor’s desk

JCNT: Missouri legislators send viaduct conveyance bill to Kehoe’s desk

Columbia Missourian: New data shows a decline in phone usage while driving

P-D: Missouri House OKs plan to make daylight saving time permanent. Again. (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri would follow Congress’ decision on daylight saving time under House bill

P-D: St. Louis police won’t present budget to aldermen, blaming lawsuit over state control (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

P-D: Former St. Louis Alderman Brandon Bosley (D) gets 16 months in fraud case. Prosecutors had sought more. (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio: Former St. Louis Alderman Bosley gets 16 months for insurance fraud scheme

St. Louis Public Radio: How a Parkway West teacher prepares students to be mindful voters and media consumers

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Young scholars wild out at St. Louis’ Six Flags opening day; a look at proposed chaperone policies, PLUS young scholars’ cultural enrichment of Ballwin SkyZone and Maryland Heights Dave & Busters (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Wednesday: Six Flags addresses young scholars’ behavior, sets new chaperone policy; PLUS: Bed Bath & Beyond returns to the St. Louis metro with one (1!) new store (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

KC Star op-ed: National Right to Work Committee President Mark Mix: Josh Hawley campaigned on right to work. Why is he backing Big Labor now?

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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