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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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The Starbucks at Nifong Boulevard and Buttonwood Drive in Columbia has become the first branch in the city where workers have unionized. -
Gov. Mike Kehoe is hopeful Congress will reverse course on major restrictions on medical provider taxes before they fully go into effect. -
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Medical Director Margaret Baum said Tuesday the clinic had opened its books for patients to make abortion appointments starting next week. -
A memorandum from Columbia Utilities said customers will see a 44 cent increase in base charges. -
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed off on a number of broadly supported education bills Wednesday -
The Missouri Senate is forming three new committees, including one to review state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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In his closing blessing for the Jubilee of Youth, Leo remembered the young people of Gaza and Ukraine and other countries "bloodied by war" who could not join their celebration. -
The Senate confirmed ex-Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, after President Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who star in the new horror film, 'Together.'
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Mark Twain’s book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” about a mischievous Missouri boy and his friends – including Becky Thatcher, the daughter of the local judge – came out in 1876. And ever since the book’s 80th anniversary, Twain’s hometown has crowned new classes of Toms and Beckys each year. -
Klein officially began his new role July 1 after serving as the district's chief academic officer for the past year.
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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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