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Monday, May 16, 2022 - Senate dysfunction dominates Missouri’s legislative session May 16, 2022

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Republican infighting in the Missouri Senate often got in the way of passing bills, including many of the majority party’s priorities.

Friday, May 13, 2022 - Arts organizations adapt May 13, 2022

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When the coronavirus pandemic made indoor gatherings unsafe, many arts organizations in St. Louis took programming online. Some have found that the new practices work better than expected, and are keeping them in place even as they return to in-person events.

Thursday, May 12, 2022 - St. Louis-area leaders want more say in environmental improvements May 12, 2022

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Climate change continues to show different vulnerabilities in communities across the St. Louis region. But solutions for some places need to be different because of wealth inequality.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - Missouri’s congressional redistricting debate shifts to the Senate. May 11, 2022

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A redrawn congressional map could be in for a rough reception today in the Missouri Senate. A committee is holding a hearing on a version the House passed on Monday.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - Missouri’s trigger law and the 2022 election May 10, 2022

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Missouri is on the verge of making abortion illegal in almost any instance except a medical emergency. The culmination of years of conservative activism is raising questions about whether it will strengthen the Republican grip on state politics.

Monday, May 9, 2022 - Illinois is slow to use federal funds to stop gun violence May 09, 2022

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Illinois is sitting on a pile of extra money from the federal government but is not using it to help address gun violence, which the governor has declared a public health crisis.

Friday, May 6, 2022 - Preventing an ancient Mississippi River giant's extinction May 06, 2022

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Missouri scientists are tracking lake sturgeon populations in the Mississippi River, as part of an ongoing effort to prevent the extinction of the endangered fish species. The team implanted radio transmitters into wild sturgeon this spring, so they could track movement in the river ecosystem.

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - Space Force is finding its spot in the military May 05, 2022

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The newest branch of the U.S. military is a sign of what military leaders consider to be the future of war. Several people are going through training for the Space Force.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - A redistricting impasse is leaving Missouri congressional contenders in the dark May 04, 2022

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Congressional candidates throughout Missouri are not sure about the areas they could eventually be representing. Lawmakers still haven’t approved a congressional map. Whether the legislature breaks the months-long impasse could have big consequences for the impending election cycle.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 -- Farms and Climate Change May 03, 2022

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The agriculture industry is a big contributor to greenhouse gasses, and a new program is trying to get farmers to be part of the solution without telling them it's about climate change.

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