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Maries County terminated its contract with Flock Safety on Monday after a representative failed to show for a public meeting.
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The Missouri State Board of Education announced it has selected deputy commissioner Lisa Sireno as interim commissioner following the resignation of Stacey Preis. -
The Missouri State Board of Education tweaked the A-F school grading system in a meeting followed by the interim education commissioner's resignation -
The population of Hispanic residents has increased by more than a quarter in Columbia in the span of five years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. -
A state study found no need for more marijuana licenses, but researchers lacked the ownership data needed to fully assess competition -
The Columbia City Council approved the purchase of an animal shelter and scheduled a Flock camera hearing on Monday. -
Four Missouri media organizations are suing the state Highway Patrol, alleging redactions to crash reports violate the state’s open records law and limit public access to information.
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The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political funder announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns. AIPAC's affiliated super PAC, though, will continue. -
The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year. -
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
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League of Women Voters president Susie Adams and past president Marilyn McLeod break down the confusing November 3rd ballot measures—including Amendments 3, 6, 7, 8, Proposition A, and Proposition L for the Boone County Jail—with easy-to-understand voter guides and candidate surveys. Early voting is going on now, including weekend options at Columbia Mall and Douglass High School. October 21, 2026 -
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Michael Siegrist is the Canton Township Clerk in Wayne County, Michigan, as well as the current president of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
He spoke about the state of elections administration in Michigan, about some of the work the association is doing to help better prepare its many clerks, and about why it’s important to just take a moment and take a deep breath as the November General Election approaches.
He spoke about the state of elections administration in Michigan, about some of the work the association is doing to help better prepare its many clerks, and about why it’s important to just take a moment and take a deep breath as the November General Election approaches.
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