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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - Amtrak's new board member has ideas for improvement Jan 31, 2024

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Chris Koos is the mayor of Normal, Illinois, and the newest member of Amtrak's board of directors. He wants to see the passenger rail service increase ridership to above pre-pandemic levels, including on the Chicago to St. Louis route.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - Water Cremation in St. Louis Jan 30, 2024

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A 140 year-old crematorium in south St. Louis is now home to a new alternative to traditional burial practices. It's one of the few places in the region that offers “water cremation.”

Monday, January 29, 2024 - Electric buses are at a school near you Jan 29, 2024

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A federal program is sending the pricey machines to rural and low-income districts. While they have some downsides, they are being embraced by the schools, drivers and students.

Friday, January 26, 2024 - Missouri’s Governor is reflecting on his legacy Jan 26, 2024

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Mike Parson is outlining goals for this year while looking back on his six years in office. The Republican delivered his final State of the State address this week.

Thursday, January 25, 2024 - Missouri marijuana cultivators are supplying a $1 billion market Jan 25, 2024

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Legal recreational marijuana is grown at 51 cultivation facilities approved by the state. Another eight are waiting for Missouri to sign off on their ability to compete.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - Roughly 15,000 unionized daycare providers are in contract talks with Illinois Jan 24, 2024

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The state’s Child Care Assistance Program workers want higher pay and retirement benefits. The initiative provides affordable services for low-income families throughout Illinois.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - A Missouri congressman is pushing a bipartisan deal to expand the child tax credit Jan 23, 2024

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Republican Jason Smith wants to move colleagues toward future bipartisan collaboration with a bill that increases the child tax credit. It also provides incentives for business development and low-income housing.

Monday, January 22, 2024 - Missouri middle schoolers compete to design a city of the future Jan 22, 2024

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Students are working on ideas for cities that solve problems and meet the needs of modern society. It's part of a national competition that challenges sixth through eighth graders to design a city of the future.

Friday, January 19, 2024 - Lincoln University alumni call for president's ouster Jan 19, 2024

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The president of Lincoln University, a historically black college in Jefferson City, is under suspension while an investigation is underway into his conduct. John Mosely was the subject of an email from the school’s former vice president of student affairs, Antoinette Candia-Bailey, sent hours before she died by suicide.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 - Missouri abortion rights advocates launch another legalization push Jan 18, 2024

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A group will begin gathering signatures for an initiative petition to strike down the state’s ban on most abortions. It needs roughly 171,000 signatures to put the measure on the August or November ballot.

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