Missouri Independent
The Missouri Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization covering state government, politics and policy. It is staffed by veteran Missouri reporters and is dedicated to its mission of relentless investigative journalism that sheds light on how decisions in Jefferson City are made and their impact on individuals across the Show-Me State.
Our journalists adhere to the ethics guidelines of the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Press Photographers Association, as well as the practices embraced by organizations like the Associated Press, ProPublica and The Center for Investigative Reporting.
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We retain full editorial independence, and all editorial decisions are made by our journalists. Donors have no influence over content.
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Students are showing “positive momentum” on state standardized tests, state education officials said Tuesday, though the results remain below pre-pandemic levels. -
Twelve state schools serving students with disabilities will close next year as part of a plan approved Tuesday afternoon by the Missouri State Board of Education. -
At least 12 states have received federal approval to restrict recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, from using their benefits to purchase certain foods such as soda and candy. -
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation released the draft of cannabis rules that would give it more authority to keep non-compliant owners from obtaining other licenses -
Councilwoman Lisa Clancy plans on holding a public hearing before bill goes to another vote. -
Democrats could lose one of the two seats they currently hold in the eight-member U.S. House delegation. They vow to do what they can to derail a redistricting plan. -
The names of MOScholars donors and contribution amounts were once easily available to the public. But the Missouri Treasurer’s Office says that was never supposed to be the case -
The Missouri Supreme Court is questioning whether it should be the tribunal to hear the appeal of a Jackson County decision blocking enforcement of most Missouri abortion laws and regulations. -
Some medical researchers say 7-OH products made from kratom extracts could have the potential to create addiction problems, but advocates argue it’s safe -
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed off on a number of broadly supported education bills Wednesday
