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As local leaders are considering an expansion to the Boone County Jail, the Columbia No New Jail Coalition is pushing back.
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Montana was on track to start reimbursing doulas, who support new and expectant parents, through Medicaid this year. But state officials halted that plan amid a budget shortfall. Other such services deemed optional under Medicaid are at risk nationwide as states brace for federal cuts. -
The suit alleges that the city had unlawful private meetings with developers and attempted to evade requirements of The Missouri Sunshine Law. -
Boone County spends $2.5 million a year on housing inmates in other counties because its own jail is overcrowded. -
A bill condemning antisemitic and other hate speech was sent to governor's desk, while others are headed to the Senate. -
The Missouri House also passed legislation Thursday creating cross-reporting requirements for child and animal abuse cases as well as a bill to restrict SNAP and Medicaid eligibility to U.S. citizens. -
The bill hits on a topic which has led to more than 200,000 lawsuits against fertilizer companies.
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