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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The two House bills were sponsored by a Democrat and a Republican.
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Officials at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers are awaiting approval of what’s known as a complication plan before offering medication abortions again.
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Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected speeding up the process to begin sports betting.
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Mun Choi discusses upcoming budget changes for the University of Missouri, Columbia
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Elected officials from Jackson County will travel to the state Capitol Wednesday to meet with legislative leaders and Gov. Mike Kehoe about stadium funding ideas
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True/False Music director Ashwini Mantrala discusses the upcoming music lineup for the festival.
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The Trump administration defunded the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds.
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The Secret Life of a Cemetery is a paean to the renowned Parisian cemetery, Père Lachaise. There, 10,000 visitors a day seek the graves of some 4,500 notable figures.
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At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
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Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians.
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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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Attorneys spoke for and against the overturning of Prop. A based on complaints regarding election irregularities and constitutional violations.
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The Trump Administration announced Tuesday night they would be cutting 1,300 employees from the Department of Education. Education officials in Missouri say the cuts could have an impact on students and teachers in Missouri.
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Nominate someone you deem worthy to be one of Columbia's '20 Under 40' before the end of March and it could be their face you see on the cover of COMO Business Times later this year. David Nivens, CEO of The COMO Companies, says the process this year is much more "streamlined" - find out more on today's show! March 12, 2025
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Several bills under consideration are aimed at helping individual veterans and the Missouri Veterans Commission receive funding from a variety of sources, as well as protecting compensation from so-called “claim sharks.”
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