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A Columbia city council race, a rural school funding proposal and an extension of the senior property tax freeze are on the ballot.
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Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan asked Kansas officials to alter the deadline for a state incentive package “in light of substantial progress the Chiefs have made in discussions” about building a new stadium, headquarters, or other facilities across state lines. -
The trial for a man accused in the 2023 shooting at Plush Lounge ended on its fourth day Thursday. -
The project broke ground on Nov. 30 and has picked up significant pace in the spring and summer months. -
With the state now overseeing the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Bailey will represent the agency when it's facing certain litigation. -
The Missouri Hospital Association strongly opposed a plan to cap medical provider taxes at 3.5%. -
Some policymakers and health advocates say Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could be “devastating” to thousands of Missourians who rely on Medicaid and live in rural communities.
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Pooches competed against similarly sized peers for a chance to appear in the finals. Additional heats featured multiple dogs surfing tandem or riding with people. -
Chilean families are having only one child on average. U.S. birthrates are also dropping but it's unclear whether the U.S. will follow into the growing group of "very low" birthrate countries. -
Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.
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On July 10, Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law a bill that eliminates the so-called “tampon tax" on menstrual products and diapers. -
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Missouri has had a ban of medical gender-affirming care for youth, as well as adults on Medicaid or who are incarcerated, since 2023. But other forms of gender-affirming care is happening in the state, and advocates say it’s saving lives. -
Columbia's city finance director wants to use public improvement funds to shore up the fiscal year 2026 general fund. -
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will end a 30% residential tax credit for homeowners who implement clean energy alternatives like solar panels.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Moana Lutey, the county clerk in Maui County, Hawaii.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
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