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The Weston Chronicle

Donald Trump is president again, and has started his term doing exactly what he said he was going to do. 
As he told the rioters he has since pardoned, it will be wild.

Meantime, Republicans elected to the Platte County Commission, the State Senate and House of Representatives will continue to minimize the wishes of the public, at least the wishes they oppose. 
According to news releases sent in priorities will be to limit women’s health care, degrade the funding for public schools, reducing taxes especially for high earners, limiting the ability of the people to pass initiative petitions. 

The one bring spot is the House priority to invest in the mental health of our youth. That’s what Platte County voters attempted, so maybe they’ll change that law the Platte County Commissioners are basing their decision on the Children’s Tax Fund on.

Here are what the Missouri Legislators are saying:

The Senate Majority Caucus’ top priorities for the 2025 legislative session, including:
•  Public Safety: Prioritizing legislation to combat violent crime, strengthen law enforcement and ensure justice for victims.
• Tax Reform: Reducing the tax burden on hardworking Missourians and creating a competitive economic environment.
• Pro-Life Policies: Advancing legislation that protects the unborn and supports families.
•  Initiative Petition Reform: Strengthening Missouri’s constitutional amendment process to ensure it reflects the will of its citizens.
•  Education Reform: Expanding opportunities for students and ensuring parents have a voice in their children’s education.

Top priorities of the House of Representatives Republican Conference:
• Providing legislative clarity to Amendment 3, and protecting the health and safety of Missouri women and their babies;
• Supporting Missouri children in foster care to ensure they have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive;
• Investing in the mental health of our youth in an effort to shape a brighter future for young Missourians;
• Improving public safety, by focusing on better recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers; and
• Increasing access to accessible and affordable childcare and early childhood learning to lay a strong foundation for generations to come.

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Below is an excerpt from Beth's editorial from this week.  The entire editorial may be found in this week's print copy of the Weston Chronicle or online here.

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Beth McPherson, Editor