A House-Senate conference committee agreed to boost childcare subsidies and the private school voucher program and rejected an overhaul of higher education funding. Final votes are expected Wednesday.
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The unanimous vote ends, for the year, the push to legalize slot machine-like games and tax them for education needs
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The center aims to support teenagers by providing a structured environment for youth and teaching them life skills.
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The billboards are paid for by JewBelong, a resource for Jews, which also is pushing back against antisemitism.
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Children and teens younger than 18 years old can access free lunch in Columbia from June 1 to Aug. 7, the city announced Tuesday.
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The Missouri Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill mandating that children born during failed abortion procedures must receive the same medical care as other newborns.
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The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to remove and replace Providence Road bridge over Interstate 70 as a part of its Improve I-70 Program.
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The war in Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, which boosts oil company revenues. But major U.S. oil companies aren't signaling plans to increase production to bring down prices at the pump.
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The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
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Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.
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This Saturday's HeroCon will put the 'fun' in fundraiser for KVC Missouri, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring every child is connected to a safe family and healthy community by supporting the state's foster care system. Guests: Joe Pallikkathayil and Aubrianna Nichols May 6, 2026
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Who bears the risk for building new nuclear plants in the 21st century — and when?
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The "Christmas tree" bill includes provisions related to AI, first responders, fire safety and gift card fraud.
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The council also approved stormwater improvements near Braemore Road and a new Fire Station 5.
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NaviLens is a wayfinding system that uses high-density, color-coded markers instead of traditional black-and-white QR codes. The app can detect the codes from up to 60 feet and at angles, then translate them into audio directions, location details or other information.
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Missouri officials are working to improve relations between Ireland and Missouri.
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