An executive order from President Donald Trump slashed many federal grant programs on which farmers rely, either directly or indirectly.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cancelled two programs, affecting food programs across the country.
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The bill is made up of dozens of policy changes governing how utilities operate in Missouri.
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With lawmakers set to take next week off, they leave having already accomplished one major priority.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than a billion dollars in cuts – almost $20 million was set to go to Missouri.
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The legislation now goes to the Missouri Senate, where similar bills have died in prior sessions.
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Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians.
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Immigration attorneys are advising clients who have deportation orders when they show up at court dates and immigration appointments, there is an increased risk of getting detained.
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Nat Cassidy's wildly entertaining novel is a superb example of how to work with clichés. When the Wolf Comes Home might sound like a werewolf novel — but it's an entirely different animal.
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Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances.
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The bill has been controversial during the legislative session due to its large decrease to state funds.
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Reporters Anna Spidel, Harshawn Ratanpal and Rebecca Smith take listeners inside Columbia's only year-round homeless shelter, Room at the Inn, for one night.
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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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Voters gathered at the Respect MO Voters Coalition Policy Summit to discuss an initiative to ban politician interference in the initiative and referendum process.
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The number of students heading to college is projected to decline after this fall. The financial impact is putting some Missouri institutions at risk.
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Josh Chittum, assistant director of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series, highlights some upcoming events and activities planned for Jazz Appreciation Month in April, including a 30th anniversary celebration concert with guest artist Bobby Watson - who Josh says is "one of the great alto saxophonists in America - at the Missouri Theatre! April 7, 2025
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