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An executive order from President Donald Trump slashed many federal grant programs on which farmers rely, either directly or indirectly.
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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 Academy has announced that Oscar voters will actually have to watch all the movies in a category before making their final-round picks. It's on the honor system, but hey, it's a start. -
Pope Francis was honored with a funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Vatican City's St. Peter's Square. These are some of the images that captured the grief of those mourning him around the world. -
Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
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Mid-Missouri’s chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has partnered with the St. Louis and Kansas City chapters to help Midwesterners pay off their medical debts. -
Anna Porter is a 30-year-old bisexual and polyamorous woman. She spoke about how going to college – and moving away from her religious upbringing – gave her the space to explore her identity. -
If you're a woman and your confidence - whether in person or on paper - is in need of a boost, look no further than today's guest, Dr. Kasi Lacey, a confidence coach at H&L Consulting, LLC! February 21, 2025 -
Legislators and LGBTQ+ advocates held a news conference Thursday to discuss recent Missouri legislation.
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A petition to keep Ellis Library open overnight has collected 1,300 signatures, sparking outrage from MU students and alumni. -
One letter cites a lack of “fitness or qualification” as the reason for termination – despite positive performance reviews. The letters also contained inaccuracies and inconsistencies about the employee and their job.
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