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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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Many smaller Missouri cities elected new mayors Tuesday night. -
Instead of circles to fill in or chads to punch out, voters in towns such as Hallsville and Hartsburg were faced with blank lines. -
The University of Missouri said some students have had their visa records terminated. -
Judge Cotton Walker ruled against a lawsuit challenging a $15 million appropriation for Hannibal Regional Healthcare to install a linear accelerator in Kirksville. -
Many votes were cast even before the polls opened on municipal election day. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon said thousands have cast absentee ballots ahead of election day. -
Opponents to the bill cited a number of factors, including that the legislation is vague, inconsiderate to the desires of progressive Jewish citizens and unfair to other minority groups.
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The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes. -
President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem. -
After much volatility because of Trump's trade war, the stock markets responded positively to a softened tone toward both China and the Fed chair. This, plus four more takeaways from this week.
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Local libraries and schools said they do not anticipate any local impacts
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The SEC Tournament has begun in Nashville, and city officials say they've implemented safety protocols following the death of University of Missouri student Riley Strain nearly one year ago. -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than a billion dollars in cuts – almost $20 million was set to go to Missouri. -
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Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians. -
The American Cancer Society helped convene ralliers at the Missouri statehouse Wednesday to lobby for keeping the cost of treatment down.
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