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An executive order has stopped mid-Missouri libraries from receiving reimbursements for federally funded grants.
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The largest point of consternation between Democrats and Republicans on this year’s budget is education funding. -
Planned Parenthood has asked a judge to overturn the Missouri health department’s newly published emergency rule governing complication plans for medication abortions. -
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 entire staff of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services were put on leave Monday. The Institute is the largest funder of cultural institutions in the U.S. It gives money to the states to pass on to local communities in the form of grants. It most recently gave Missouri just over $3 million. -
Missouri homeowners can cut down the invasive Callery pear tree and receive a native tree in return.
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The pope's death at the age of 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in 2013. -
Dorothy Parker's posthumously published collection is Poems; Camilla Barnes' debut novel is The Usual Desire to Kill. Both affirm: sharp humor can be grounded in pain. -
After 11 seasons on ER, Wyle thought he was finished with medical dramas: "I spent 15 years avoiding — actively avoiding — walking down what I thought was either hallowed ground or traveled road."
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A proposed addition to charter-school applications would require a 'certificate of need'. -
Robert Ricketts, ITCOMO.com, wants the youth of today to feel safe on the internet. He tells us one way to do that is to establish trust (with your kiddo) and "be their ally." More tips on today's show! March 21, 2025 -
Workers voiced concerns about cuts to jobs, benefits and consumer services if USPS goes private.
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The order grants the Department of Natural Resources authority to waive environmental rules and regulations.
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Police Chief Jill Schlude emphasized that the department is trying to hire more officers during a town hall event. -
State and local elected officials gathered Thursday in Foristell for the ceremonial start of construction on the section of roadway from Warrenton to Wentzville.
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