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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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The firings are part of a sweeping, nationwide effort to remove probationary workers from the federal government. -
Some of president Trump's executive orders target what he calls gender ideology. KBIA's Alex Cox has sat down with Marcia McCormick, a professor of law and women and gender studies at Saint Louis University, to talk about how these policies affect universities, specifically Title IX offices. -
Property would be assessed as commercial instead of agricultural. -
Sen. Mike Henderson said the bill protects farmers’ privacy. Public information advocates and environmental groups worry about the loss of transparency. -
The House also passed bills to end the capital gains tax, preserve the assets of foster children and allow landlords to refuse tenants who get federal housing assistance. -
Livestock specialists recommend farmers adjust their grazing practices and cycle through different types of chemicals to combat resistance.
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As questions swirl around the fate of the secretary of defense, former colleagues paint a troubling picture of Hegseth's Pentagon. -
A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line. -
For years, the U.S. government tried to encourage deaf people to study science. But the programs were just ended by the Trump Administration, leaving deaf students unsure about their future.
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The City of Columbia is modernizing its streets plan to make walking, biking and public transit in the city safer and more sustainable. Public Works Department officials say they want to finalize the updated policy by summer of 2026. -
On today's show, meet Talia Jackson, the new president/CEO of Heart of Missouri United Way! "I don't come from a non-profit background, I am a corporate gal. But at the end of the day, the job called me, and here I am." April 2, 2025 -
A day before the new budget period for Title X, a federal reproductive healthcare grant, Missouri’s sole grantee received notice from the federal government that the state’s cash would be withheld. -
The Missouri House spent the day Tuesday in deep debate over how they believe around $50 billion should be split across the state. Senators spent most of their session Tuesday in debate over a bill eliminating the capitol gains tax. -
The 3rd annual 'That's What She Said Columbia' returns to the stage of the historic Missouri Theatre next Saturday night, and you're invited (even the men)! On today's show, we're joined by producer/director Allie Teagarden and Erica Pefferman, CDO of Flat Branch Bank, the presenting sponsor! April 1, 2025 -
Missouri homeowners can cut down the invasive Callery pear tree and receive a native tree in return.
Buy Tickets now for KBIA's Science Friday Live Remote Taping at Jesse Auditorium on May 10, 2025 from 6-8p.m.
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