"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." - Mattis. Lobbyist. Cancer survivor. Cyclist. #MizzouMade
Columbia, MO
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Name a building in the U.S. that would be as devastating of a cultural loss as the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
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After reading through the 33-page term sheet for the Chiefs' new stadium in Kansas, I think it's one of the most lopsided stadium deals in NFL history.
Kansas is essentially giving the Chiefs $3 billion (stadium funding + mixed-use development funding + tax incentives), yet getting virtually nothing in return.
The Chiefs get to keep 100% of the revenue from all stadium activities, including ticket sales, concessions, sponsorships, naming rights deals, personal seat licenses, and more. That applies to NFL games and all other events (concerts, basketball games, etc.).
Kansas will own the stadium, with the Chiefs paying $7 million in rent annually. But that money doesn't go back to the state; it goes into an account the Chiefs can use for renovations, repairs, and operational expenses.
That means the Chiefs can use their own rent money to hire stadium security, parking staff, and concession vendors throughout the season.
I know Kansas had to offer a great deal to get the Chiefs to leave Arrowhead, but this is worse than I expected.
Here's a full breakdown of everything I found in the term sheet: huddleup.substack.com/p/the-…
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Bringing rideshare services like @Uber @lyft to Missouri has been a godsend to Missouri families (and parents!). It was also a much harder fight than it should have been. Hopefully @Waymo has an easier time of it. #moleg #mogov
Waymo lays the political groundwork to launch in St. Louis stltoday.com/news/local/busi…
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Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet Inc., said the company will begin "manually driving" a fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles around the city starting this week. stltoday.com/news/local/busi…
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Great news—Waymo is coming to St. Louis!
Their driverless fleet of cars will improve roadway safety, support innovation, and give people more options for getting around!
FOUR new cities are on the map! 🗺️ The future of mobility is expanding faster than ever and we’re thrilled to bring the proven experience of the Waymo Driver to more people. waymo.com/blog
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🚨BREAKING: Missouri Court preserves MOScholars against initial challenge.
“The MNEA isn’t fighting for students—they’re fighting for their union overlords,” Treasurer Malek said. “While they try to preserve a one-size-fits-all system, we’re focused on empowering families.”
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Insurance traditionally has been one of the three main pillars of Columbia's economy. Shelter president Rockne Corbin will appear Saturday morning at 7 on @939TheEagle's "CEO Roundtable."
939theeagle.com/shelter-insu…
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Church bells rang and crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square cheered as white smoke billowed over the Vatican on Thursday evening, announcing that the conclave had elected a new pope.
The world will learn their choice when he appears on a balcony overlooking the square. wapo.st/4jT3d1i
ALT White smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new pope has been elected at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Photo by Dylan Martinez for Reuters.
ALT People cheer as white smoke (unseen) signals that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Bouys for Getty Images.
ALT People react and wave Vatican flags as white smoke (unseen) signals that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Bouys for Getty Images.
ALT Prelates celebrate on St Peter's Square as cardinals signaled they elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Bouys for Getty Images.
Mike Waltz says Donald Trump’s first executive orders will be campaign promises
Live updates here: trib.al/9KSgcHv
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🚨NFL HISTORY: #Giants QB Drew Lock is the 5th player in NFL HISTORY with 300+ passing yards, 4+ passing TDs, a rush TD & a 155+ passer rating in a game.
🤯🤯🤯
Lock joins Hall of Famers Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Josh Allen, and Ryan Fitzpatrick.
INSANE GAME LOCK HAD.
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Very few high school seniors have the privilege of knowing when their last practice will be. When you’ve made it to the last possible day to practice — you’ve earned the opportunity to play for state! Let’s go Saders!
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There are a lot of questions about the MOScholars K-12 Scholarship Program. I hope this clarifies three of them! #moleg
MOScholars is Missouri's K-12 Scholarship Program! ✏️📚🎓
Three common myths we hear about the MOScholars Program are:
❌ MOScholars is paid for by tax dollars.
❌ Participating in MOScholars takes funds from public schools.
❌ Participating in MOScholars puts your school under government control.
Listen as Missouri State Rep. Josh Hurlbert debunks each myth.
Find out how you can donate to MOScholars here: bit.ly/4hKygeQ
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Brad Smith vs Nebraska in 2005:
- 234 yards passing, 1 TD
- 28 carries, 246 yards, 3 TD
@RealBradSmith
Kudos to @Koenig4MO @phlchristo @LtGovMikeKehoe @MarleneTerry66 @cindyolaughlin2 @RepChantelle @katiecasas and many others who helped get this done.
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Great points on the double standards applied to #SchoolChoice. The main thing we all need to remember is the kids! Ensuring all kids get a quality education should be our goal and that is why SB727 needs to be passed - it expands choices, strengthens public schools, and increases teacher salaries! #moleg
Opponents of private school choice use a lot of arguments to make their case but they fail to consistently apply those arguments to public schools:
tinyurl.com/pvjf374p | #moleg