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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears poised to cut a $56 million annual grant program that pays for some of Missouri's overdose reversal medication and training.
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Initiative petitions filed Friday would require Tesla to use independent franchises to market its cars or shutdown St. Louis and Kansas City showrooms.
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The law, which would penalize police for enforcing federal gun laws, was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in 2023.
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Experts say a rise in gas prices this time of year is not out of the ordinary.
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As pharmacy benefit managers increase drug prices, independent pharmacies struggle to make a profit.
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House Bill 567 would entirely remove Proposition A’s sick leave provisions, which are set to go into effect May 1.
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A manufacturer of industrial circuit breakers announced Tuesday that it will expand its Columbia plant as part of a broader investment in facilities across the county.
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The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.
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President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem.
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After much volatility because of Trump's trade war, the stock markets responded positively to a softened tone toward both China and the Fed chair. This, plus four more takeaways from this week.
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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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The SAVE Act could force eligible voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register and vote. But the lack of resources, potential to disenfranchise applicants and criminal penalties worry some county clerks in Missouri.
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