Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

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522 Votes

Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

Case rates are declining fast in Columbia Public Schools. On Monday, a case rate tracked by the district was at less than a third of the level on Jan. 19.

Case rates are declining fast in Columbia Public Schools. On Monday, a case rate tracked by the district was at less than a third of the level on Jan. 19. Show Less

3 Comments

Wendahl Martin

Doctors and medical experts have stated that there is NO data that shows an increase in COVID-19 cases and in school learning, those are FACTS! We can all fall victim to fear mongering but these kids need to be in school. They are the ones that are going to be the next generation doctors and nurses.

Chad Hackman

Why is CPS different then the hundreds of other schools in the are that have been going since August?

Patricia Boggs

Vivid numbers are down, nothing shit down with the flu going around

48%

No

New cases are still being reported every day and the coronavirus remains deadly. Many people argue schools shouldn't be open until students and teachers are vaccinated.

New cases are still being reported every day and the coronavirus remains deadly. Many people argue schools shouldn't be open until students and teachers are vaccinated. Show Less

3 Comments

Debbie Baker

Again they do not have the equipment they need to do so and keep everyone safe. Staff, Students, School Workers

ldc sasa

Teachers should be vaccinated before this happens.

Sarah Norton

We need more vaccine rollout in the community. Getting close but it's still too early. Maybe April or just wait until next fall.

Do you think Missouri should have legal sports betting?

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207 Votes

Do you think Missouri should have legal sports betting?

50%

Yes Yes

50%

No No

50%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

50%

No

1 Comment

David Stoerker

There are already many ways to gamble, no matter where you live.

Should Missouri employers be required to provide paid leave?

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378 Votes

Should Missouri employers be required to provide paid leave?

63%

Yes Yes

37%

No No

63%

Yes

7 Comments

Harry D

Libs really want 30 hours of sick time for 1 hour work called Univ Basic Income. This is a great example of an organic Missouri effort to change our Constitution, you can tell by the homemade signs. NOT, another dark money effort to buy an amendment when they fail in legislature. End this BS. FJB

Stephanie Vandas Andersen

Paid leave is good for families and employers--it helps attract and retain the best talent, reducing employee turnover costs, and helps alleviate financial strain on families. It's a win-win.

Truman Oaks

i have a heart

Luke Fennewald

Paid sick leave is needed for all workers. How can you pay medical bills if you aren't getting paid while you are sick or recovering from surgery?

Richard Von Glahn

No one should have to choose between taking care of themselves or a child and missing a pay check. This is an obvious yes.

Harry D

Robots don't have children.

Max DeYoung

Robots work for free.

37%

No

5 Comments

Will Mason

Small Missouri employers have enough problems just meeting their payrolls. More government intrusion is not the answer.

Rick Smith

You think prices are high now. Wait until they raise them some more if this passes.

Zaos Gonzolez

If you don't want to be an employee, START A BUSINESS. If you can't start a business, LEAVE BOONE COUNTY. It's quite simple.

Harry D

Businesses will leave not only Boone County but Missouri if this passes. Businesses will also try extra hard to automate and replace people with AI robots to keep their costs down. The problem with marxist socialists is that they ultimately run out of other people's money.

jhmnmm34

You accepted the benefits or lack there of when you accepted the job. If they offer overtime see if you can store all or part of your hours for unforeseen circumstances. If not look for a company that provides leave and quit trying to force small businesses out.

ABC 17 News

Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

52% Yes Yes

48% No No

52% Yes

48% No

Do you think Missouri should have legal sports betting?

50% Yes Yes

50% No No

50% Yes

50% No

Should Missouri employers be required to provide paid leave?

63% Yes Yes

37% No No

63% Yes

37% No

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

48%

No

50%

Yes Yes

50%

No No

50%

Yes

50%

No

63%

Yes Yes

37%

No No

63%

Yes

37%

No