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The Missouri House passed a bill this week that would permanently ban trans athletes from participating in sports according to the self-identified gender. The bill now awaits a vote in the Missouri Senate.
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An earlier appellate decision said deadly force, like using a firearm or a knife, can be used to protect yourself against death, injury or assault, if the force is reasonable. Prosecutors fear the ruling will affect victims of violent crimes and could make meaningless the state's Castle Doctrine, a version of "stand your ground" laws. -
Republicans who spoke in favor of removing the 2027 sunset from the current participation ban said it's a matter of fairness for women in sports, while Democrats said it affects few people in the state. -
Matt Fetterly, known as Como365 on Reddit, is one of four mods for r/columbiamo. -
Reports show that Missouri has a 5.20% MMR vaccine exemption rate as of 2024, up from 3.5% in 2023.
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Cities are grappling with how to proceed concerning the increase in data centers in Missouri. -
This funding, which is spread across the St. Louis and Columbia campuses, supports cancer research, the Missouri Water Center, and pharmaceutical manufacturing research.
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The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran. -
Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. -
NPR's Emily Kwong speaks to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who is still calling for a vote on a war powers resolution following a wave of U.S.- and Israel-led airstrikes on Iran.
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Sen. Rick Brattin's (R-Harrisonville) bill would label some education programs low-earning, preventing them from getting state funding. -
MU Extension has created a "phenomenal opportunity" for older adults with its Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, nationwide helping 35,000 seniors since its inception in 2005. Stephen Ball, PhD, and Gus Gustavis, program participant, are here to tell us why you should join today! February 24, 2026 -
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Candidates for offices ranging from Congress to the Missouri General Assembly have until March 31 to signal their plan to run. -
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Christopher Mann, the Research Director at the Center for Election Innovation & Research, and Stuart Holmes, the Director of Elections for Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.
They spoke about the centralized system for responding to public records requests that Washington state implemented in 2023, as well as how the system is helping combat misinformation and is returning some time to local election administrators who continue to receive an increased number of public records requests.
They spoke about the centralized system for responding to public records requests that Washington state implemented in 2023, as well as how the system is helping combat misinformation and is returning some time to local election administrators who continue to receive an increased number of public records requests.
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