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Tuesday, September 7, 2021- Why Thousands Of Missourians Are In Medicaid Limbo Sep 07, 2021

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Missouri says it can’t start processing applications under Medicaid expansion until October, even though a judge ordered the state to accept them in August. The gap is leading to uncertainty for many Missouri residents.

Friday, September 3, 2021 - Without Aid, Some Women In St. Louis Face Eviction And Homelessness Sep 03, 2021

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Some renters in the St. Louis region could be out of their homes soon now that the U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a federal ban on evictions. Housing advocates expect a wave of evictions if state and local officials do not process aid applications quickly.

Thursday, September 2, 2021 - Changing Rock Could Help Reduce Carbon Emissions From Farms Sep 02, 2021

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Agriculture researchers are examining ways to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. That could involve changing the type of crushed rock farmers use to neutralize soil acidity.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - St. Louis Redistricting Alliance To Be Tested In 2022 Sep 01, 2021

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Missouri’s 1st Congressional District was created with the help of Black Democrats and Republicans. That relationship will be put to the test next year because of population loss.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - Aldermen Back Masking Order In St. Louis Aug 31, 2021

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St. Louis aldermen have approved the extension of an order requiring masks in indoor spaces. Mayor Tishaura Jones requested the move. The order went into effect in late July and will now last at least until September 29.

Monday, August 30, 2021 - There’s New Life For Missouri’s Oldest One-Room Schoolhouse Aug 30, 2021

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A former schoolhouse for Black children in Chesterfield is getting a second chance. African School #4 will be renovated and moved to the Historic Village at Faust Park in St. Louis County.

Friday, August 27, 2021 - Wrestling Returns To The Chase Aug 27, 2021

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Professional wrestling is coming back to The Chase Park Plaza this weekend after a nearly 40-year hiatus. In its heyday, The Chase was one of the most prominent locations in the U.S. for pro wrestlers.

Thursday, August 26, 2021 - A Percussionist Reflects On 51 Years With The St. Louis Symphony Aug 26, 2021

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President Richard Nixon was facing his first midterm election when Kansas native Tom Stubbs joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He is retiring, as associate principal timpanist and cymbal specialist, after 51 years.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - Missouri’s Attorney General Is Suing To Stop School Mask Mandates Aug 25, 2021

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Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed a reverse class-action lawsuit against school districts that require face coverings. His office calls the mandates unreasonable and arbitrary. The White House says the legal action puts children in danger.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - Farmers Could Be Key To Boosting Rural Vaccination Rates Aug 24, 2021

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Increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates in rural America is now less of a problem of access and more an issue of trust. Scientists say people in under-vaccinated parts of the country like sections of rural Missouri and Illinois, are at serious risk, especially as the delta variant spreads rapidly.

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