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Friday, April 7, 2023 - How bills at the Missouri legislature will affect schools throughout the state Apr 07, 2023

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Lawmakers in Jefferson City are again determining how much money should go to education. Items now reaching a head in the legislature include teacher pay and how to handle race and LGBTQ issues.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 - Jay Ashcroft announces bid for Missouri governor Apr 06, 2023

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The Republican secretary of state will take on Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and potentially state Sen. Bill Eigel and others in next year’s gubernatorial primary.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - Many Riders feel trapped by cuts to Metro Transit’s Call-A-Ride Apr 05, 2023

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Reductions to the St. Louis area’s bus service for people with disabilities begin Monday. Roughly 250 people in parts of St. Louis County who use Call-A-Ride will have to find other options.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - Are people getting the wrong idea about gender-affirming care? Apr 04, 2023

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The treatment for young people is under attack from state legislators in Jefferson City. Critics and lawmakers say clinics are providing the care too freely. Patients and clinicians say transitioning is a complicated long-term process that varies among individuals.

Monday, April 3, 2023 - Missouri prepares for municipal elections Apr 03, 2023

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Taxing recreational marijuana is one of the issues before voters in several parts of Missouri tomorrow. There are more than 40 marijuana sales tax proposals in the state's municipal elections.

Friday, March 31, 2023 - How are Midwest states responding after the end of universal free lunch? Mar 31, 2023

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Education officials say families are struggling to afford food. Many signs point to hungry children falling through the cracks. Some state lawmakers are proposing the return of universal free lunch.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - Play Ball! The Cardinals are set for a new season Mar 30, 2023

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The Cards begin another baseball campaign today. This year comes with rule changes, and the potential for the team's longtime TV broadcaster to give up the telecasts.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - Missouri House members give initial approval to a roughly $45 billion budget Mar 29, 2023

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Representatives debated late into the night yesterday before giving first round approval to a state budget. The package is about $2 billion less than the proposal from Governor Mike Parson.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - Small communities are rallying to save grocery stores Mar 28, 2023

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Rural areas are losing stores to consolidation but some residents have come up with innovative solutions.

Monday, March 27, 2023 - Fort Leonard Wood is moving to electric vehicles Mar 27, 2023

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Officials at the military base need to comply with Pentagon directives to convert all non-tactical vehicles to electric. They are contracting with a local utility to help reach the goal.

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