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KCTV: Kansas City leaders call for ‘radical resistance’ to protect democracy; attendees sign anti-redistricting petition, say Republicans seek to “dilute” black votes (link via TonysKansasCity.com)

UNEARTHED: Riverfront Times, May 2002: Joyce Aboussie profile, part 6 of 7: Missouri Democratic Party bankrolls effort to gerrymander black votes away from a black congressman

johncombest_com on Instagram: Preserving and republishing one of the most iconic pieces of long-form Missouri political journalism

St. Joseph News-Press: Local food banks rejoice following SNAP reinstatement, government remains shut down

Southeast Missourian: Food pantries face potential surge of people in need amid pending SNAP benefit freeze (avoid Southeast Missourian paywall by reading archived version here)

Joplin Globe: Federal shutdown strains services for seniors, struggling homeowners, renters (avoid Joplin Globe paywall by reading archived version here)

Fox 2 St. Louis: St. Louis groups hold emergency food drive amid SNAP shutdown; comments from 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary candidate Fred Wellman

JCNT: Kids ‘Haunt for Candy’ at Governor’s Mansion

Columbia Missourian: Missouri sports betting is a month away. Here’s what you need to know.

JCNT: Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) seeking to address unregulated marijuana products

LISTEN LIVE: Sunday replay at 8 a.m. Central – Interview with Eapen Thampy on decision timeline for 2026 statewide marijuana ballot initiative and potential legislative avenues; Missouri Department of Agriculture on new resources for New World Screwworm, plus black vulture update; Missouri Soybean Association on growers cutting input costs in 2026; Farmer’s Business Network report on costs and supply for glyphosate, glufosinate and 2,4-D in 2026 – The FARM (Farm and Ranch Missouri) Show with John Combest on Westplex Talk 104.5 FM (St. Charles, Warren, Franklin, west St. Louis Counties)

SNL: Assessed property values soar; Franklin County one of 74 counties identified by State Tax Commission as not being in compliance with valuation standards

JCNT: Capitol Commission pauses master plan project through end of year

JCNT: Local governments in Missouri adopt different levels of authority over demolishing old buildings

JCNT op-ed: Bob Priddy: Sports wagering industry doesn’t play games

SNL op-ed: University of Chicago student Grant Musick: Making sense of Sen. Moon’s stand against stadium subsidies

P-D’s Bill McClellan: For Missouri judicial proclamation, it may be time to read between the lines (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

SNL letters: Kimberling City septuagenarian congratulates herself on becoming a notary for Respect MO Voters; Springfield sexagenarian criticizes GOP Rep. Dirk Deaton for redistricting, attempts poker analogy

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.)

Barnes & Noble author page: John Combest books

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