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Bloomberg gives $1.25 million to Missouri abortion rights campaign
By Anna Spoerre Missouri Independent The campaign opposing a November ballot measure that would reinstate Missouri’s abortion ban has raised more than…
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Lori Rook defeats Curtis Trent for state senate seat
By Jason Hancock Missouri Independent Missouri Republicans ousted a sitting state senator and split their verdict among insurgents and establishment-b…
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Roberts, Nicholas, Hensley, Holcomb win Jasper County races
Prosecuting Attorney- Michael Roberts 8,933, Theresa Kenney 6,083 Division 4 Judge- John Nicholas 9,467, Tracey Martin 5,571 Recorder of Deeds- Brent…
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Jill Carter wins in a landslide
32nd District voters returned Jill Carter to the State Senate in resounding fashion today, as she barely missed receiving 70 percent of the vote. Acco…
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Missouri redistricting referendum blocked by secretary of state
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins blocked a public vote on the state’s new congressional map Tuesday, decl…
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Jason Smith: American elections should be decided by American citizens
(By Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith) Free and fair elections are the foundation of everything this country is built on. Every decision that ou…
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Today's children could prosper in tomorrow's shortage of young workers
By Tim Henderson Stateline Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more…
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Public school opponents, including Walmart heir, spend nearly $100,000 on attack ads against Jill Carter
The youngest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton made a maximum $2,400 contribution to Ellen Nichols' 32nd District State Senate campaign Friday and a $…
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Mouse droppings cited as The Corner flunks Joplin Health Department inspection
The Corner, 2002 S. Main Street, flunked its Joplin Health Department inspection Friday, according to information posted on the department website. Th…
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About Amendment 5: How other states replaced revenue
By Peter Pynadath Missouri Independent Voters have the opportunity Aug. 4 to put Missouri on track to be the 10th state without an individual income t…
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A closer look at who's giving money to Jill Carter and Ellen Nichols
Mark Twain said there are three kinds of lies- "lies, damned lies and statistics." I'll be charitable about the mailing I received from Ellen Nichols'…
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MIssouri hospitals face workforce challenges as turnover rates rise
By Emma Harper Missouri Independent About five years after hospitals were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce trends appear to be stabilizing…
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Million dollar state senate race nears the finish line
By the time the final campaign reports are posted 30 days after the election, more than $1 million will have been spent on the 32nd District State Sen…
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Missouri shift to phonics-based reading instruction worries some teachers
By Hannah Race Missouri Independent It is no secret that Missouri struggles to achieve proficiency in reading. In 2024, 42% of Missouri’s fourth grade…
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Abortion returns to Southwest Missouri
By Anna Spoerre Missouri Independent It’s been nearly 21 years since Missourians living in Springfield could access abortion without driving at least…
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States, including Missouri, Oklahoma move to limit classroom screen time
By Robbie Sequeira Oklahoma Voice After school cellphone bans passed many statehouses with bipartisan support in recent legislative sessions, state la…
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Former DOJ lawyer blames Hawley, Schmitt for inciting death threats against her
By Kennedy Voss Missouri Independent WASHINGTON — Former Justice Department lawyer Elizabeth Oyer has posted a video to YouTube blaming Missouri Repub…
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Four establishments fail Joplin Health Department inspections
Four establishments failed Joplin Health Department inspections this week, according to information posted on the department website. Casey's General…
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Missouri congressional incumbents flush with cash heading into primary
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent Missouri congressional incumbents seeking reelection hold a huge cash advantage over their leading challengers, fi…
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Goodman man sentenced to 10 years for road rage shooting
Newton County Circuit Court Judge Kevin Selby sentenced Anthony Scott Keller, 32, Goodman, to 10 years in prison Wednesday, A McDonald County jury fou…