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Legislation that could reach the governor’s desk this week would replace local control of the department with a state board. -
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This is the first line of duty death in the department's history. -
Customer advocates say the legislation that’s already passed the Senate would add thousands to Missourians’ utility bills. -
The new terms say Jeff Klein would be paid 12 months of salary instead of the full contract if dismissed by the board.
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Meals on Wheels Columbia executive director Teri Walden talks about the significant uptick in meal deliveries over the past few years (up 20,000 since 2021), the need for more volunteers, and the organization's upcoming fundraising event called "Big Wheels". April 8, 2025 -
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Missouri ranks 43rd in the country on the Commonwealth Fund Women’s Health and Reproductive Care Outcomes ranking. One bill aims to aid in raising the state’s score.
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