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Did you take the weekend off? Friday’s headlines are here.

Did you take the weekend off? Saturday’s headlines are here.

Did you take the weekend off? Sunday’s headlines are here.

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POLITICO: Schmitt says DOJ has power to enforce Voting Rights Act decision nationwide

St. Joseph News-Press: May Day Strong rally speakers talk unions, data centers

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Cori Bush, “Queers for Change” and the “Recall Cara Spencer” protest preview (link opens at 18:00 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Brad & John Show on Instagram, Friday show recap: After 583 radio episodes, the end is near: Brad has another on-air crashout, refuses to play show intro, ends the show early

This Week in Missouri Politics: Scott Faughn is joined by State Sen. Brian Williams (D-St. Louis County) on campaign for St. Louis County executive; panel of state Reps. Eric Woods (D-Kansas City), Betsy Fogle (D-Springfield), Bryant Wolfin (R-Ste. Genevieve) and Josh Hurlbert (R-Smithville) on budget, income tax elimination, firefighters, who won the week: House Republicans, Springfield, Missouri Supreme Court, Kansas City Royals, Missouri Senate conservatives

This Week in Missouri Politics #moleg Podcast (video): Missouri Times Editor Jake Kroesen and News Tribune Editor Rachael Dunn on this week’s legislative action including state budget and income tax; bills signed by Gov. Kehoe; statewide officeholder actions; legislative softball game’s ongoing controversy; and the Royals’ news stadium

St. Louis Public Radio: Missourians could decide on making it harder for the legislature to overturn ballot items

KC Star’s Kacen Bayless: “Reality Check” advocacy series: After direct democracy attacks, Missouri campaign attempts to force statewide vote (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

KSDK (St. Louis): Competing measures could change Missouri constitutional amendments

Missouri Independent: Earmarked spending slows but does not stop as Missouri budget faces fiscal crunch

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Recap of speed limit and safety inspection legislation (link opens at 10:35 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Jason Rosenbaum’s “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air”: St. Louis City Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer (D) on why data center near the Armory stoked ire among constituents

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Franklin County wants everyone to take a breather and cool off about data centers (link opens at 3:45 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

JCNT: Statewide specialty crop grant opens in Missouri

Grand Canyon Times (Arizona) op-ed: Arizona State Treasurer announces review of ESA marketplace vendor options in response to ClassWallet concerns

The Missouri Times (8/26/25): Missouri looks to drop ClassWallet over data breaches, CCP ties, and political donations

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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