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Monday, February 27, 2023 - St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy is bringing an outsider’s perspective to the department Feb 27, 2023

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The first chief from outside the St. Louis department is outlining his goals. They include addressing violent crime to make the city "a better place than where we've been in the past."

Friday, February 24, 2023 - Missouri’s attorney general launches an effort to remove Kim Gardner Feb 24, 2023

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Calling it a critical moment for the state and the people of St. Louis, Andrew Bailey is moving to oust the city’s circuit attorney.

Thursday, February 23, 2023 - Missouri’s attorney general calls on the St. Louis circuit attorney to resign Feb 23, 2023

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Andrew Bailey says he will try to force St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner out of office if she does not step down.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - Missouri Senate gives initial approval to expanding Medicaid for new mothers Feb 22, 2023

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Those who receive Medicaid benefits during pregnancy would be able to keep them for one after birth. The program can only begin after nearly 5,000 other people are kicked off Medicaid.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - Missouri legislators seek to expand restitution law Feb 21, 2023

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In a little over a year, local prosecutors have twice used a new Missouri law to free innocent men who served decades in prison. Both received no compensation from the state for the years they lost. Lawmakers are now discussing a change to the law.

Monday, February 20, 2023 - How corrupt ex-Illinois lawmakers keep their pensions Feb 20, 2023

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Some former Illinois lawmakers lost their jobs amid corruption allegations, but they are keeping state pensions. That includes indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his close contacts who are awaiting trial.

Friday, February 17, 2023 - Parents in rural towns are struggling to find child care options Feb 17, 2023

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The Center for American Progress says nearly 60% of families living in rural areas throughout the country do not have access to childcare. That leaves parents scrambling with friends and family, or driving miles to the nearest daycare.

Thursday, February 16, 2023 - Will contentious primaries knock down Missouri Republicans? Feb 16, 2023

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Some political observers feel Missouri is so Republican that primaries for key offices are inevitable. Others are concerned that nasty party contests could make general elections more difficult.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - Lamar Johnson is free after serving decades for a murder he didn’t commit Feb 15, 2023

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Supporters burst into joyous cheers after a judge announced Johnson should walk out of the downtown St. Louis courthouse a free man.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - The Mississippi River might be the biggest obstacle for riverfront development Feb 14, 2023

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Two big proposals to develop St. Louis' riverfront have gained a lot of attention. One is near the Chain of Rocks bridge and the other near Soulard. The biggest challenge may not be governmental approval or financing, but the river itself.

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