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A recently-released report from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services that analyzed the digital health of the state’s public health system says the state’s public health system needs to be more centralized - and public health agencies across the state say they agree.
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If the Missouri House passes the bill as is, the legislation then goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk. -
They’ve been studying to work at agencies including NOAA. Then those jobs got cut. -
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Legislation that could reach the governor’s desk this week would replace local control of the department with a state board. -
Federal Labor union members protest against DOGE job terminations. -
Missouri Republicans are gearing up for an unusual 2026 election cycle in which state legislative and countywide contests and ballot items could take precedence over statewide races.
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Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis' body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday. -
Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey. -
At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.
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Today's show is all about two upcoming productions at Columbia's Maplewood Barn Theatre: "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" (Abridged) and "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Directors Sean Dennehy and Kit Carter tell us about their respective shows, their casting process, and when the curtain will go up! April 11, 2025 -
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