Maggie LeBeau
Student Reporter, Morning NewscasterMaggie LeBeau is studying journalism and history at the University of Missouri. She is from Lombard, Illinois and grew up following the news and politics. Maggie is also a news editor for The Maneater.
She has previously contributed to PBS News Hour Student Reporting Labs, Teen Vogue, and the Poynter Institute. Maggie hopes to report on politics and government after graduation.
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A Missouri bill that would outlaw hemp-derived products has a new section to protect cannabis workers’ right to organize. -
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This final passage came after the Senate expanded the protections from just antisemitism to include all hate speech and discrimination. -
State and local governments would not be allowed to restrict religious services during a state health emergency. -
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Currently under federal law, convicted people with drug charges are banned from receiving SNAP benefits. A proposed Missouri House bill would opt out of the federal ban. -
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Governor Mike Kehoe is proposing to cut funding for transportation from $6.7 million to $1.7 million, an 85% decrease. -
A proposed House bill would establish a registry for persistent domestic violence offenders.
