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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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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. -
This is the first line of duty death in the department's history. -
Customer advocates say the legislation that’s already passed the Senate would add thousands to Missourians’ utility bills. -
The new terms say Jeff Klein would be paid 12 months of salary instead of the full contract if dismissed by the board.
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The department announced that some of the project funds in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program could be renewed under a new program, called the Advancing Markets for Producers initiative. -
Last Saturday's "That's What She Said Columbia" - an annual event that recognizes and empowers women leaders in the community - wasn't just for the ladies. On today's show, we visit with five of the men who contributed to this year's show. April 14, 2025 -
MoDOT shared on social media Sunday morning that the road was reopened.
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