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Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said he hopes the Trump administration rolls back its decision. When asked, Governor Mike Kehoe seemed to confuse the H1-B program with a different visa for agricultural workers.
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The plaintiffs are seeking a reversal of a lower court that upheld the ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
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The 2025 Booker shortlist is made up of works by veteran authors, many of whom have several books under their belts — and a couple that have been on this list before.
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Today's guest, Lisa Brescia, spent 30 years living in New York City and performing on Broadway; now she's interim dean for the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Columbia and looking ahead to an ambitious upcoming season of shows that include Legally Blonde, Elf the Musical, 12th Night and more! August 8, 2025 -
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is withholding the permit until local waterways pollution is addressed.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard in Jefferson County, Alabama. She was elected as the county’s probate judge in November of 2024, which means she hears probate cases – and is the chief election official for the county.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
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