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The massive legislation extends tax cuts and increases safety nets for farmers who grow commodities, like corn, wheat and rice. But deep cuts to federal food assistance spending could hurt specialty growers who benefit from programs like Double Up Food Bucks.
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The program combines credit-bearing coursework with opportunities for paid, full-time internships in a student's desired field. -
Officials are urging people to stay alert for harmful algal blooms in state park waters. -
MoDOT scam texts are traveling across Missouri regarding traffic violations. -
The effort may face fierce resistance from the marijuana industry, which accused hemp leaders of trying to roll back cannabis legalization amendments ‘all in hopes that politicians will eventually replace it with something down the road’ -
The Farm Bureau aims to reach an underinsured population, but without government oversight. -
The U.S. Senate’s version of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” could ultimately have major budgetary consequences for Missouri, thanks to a provision capping a critical tax that helps pay for Medicaid.
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A landlord sentenced to decades in prison after he killed a Palestinian American boy and wounded his mother has died. -
The American Medical Association is urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. not to oust members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent group of experts focused on primary care. -
The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.
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University of Missouri School of Medicine and the School of Engineering have developed an AI-assisted model for MRI heart scans. -
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 120,000 Missourians are living with the disease. But a newly approved blood test could lead to earlier and cheaper diagnosis of the disease. -
Red crown rot stems from a fungus that lives in the soil. Its first confirmed case in Missouri was last year. -
The Missouri Ethics Commission has been unable to render any decisions since November because the six-member board does not have enough members to meet. -
Get to know the 2025 ATHENA International Award winners - Jen Hedrick and Arminta Phelps - on today's show! These awards are given to exceptional women in business (or their profession) who have made significant contributions to their community and helped develop and support other women. June 25, 2025 -
Scientists at the Columbia Environmental Research Center study animals, ecosystems and contaminants.
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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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