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Missouri Appeals Judges Makes Courts Into Classrooms (LISTEN)
Missouri Courts are taking civics lessons seriously by bringing the actual courtroom in some cases to the public, schools, and colleges. The courts of appeals on the eastern side of the state are taking a trial to Girls State and Boys State this summer. Chief Judge of...
Missouri House considers bill to ban child marriages
The House is now considering legislation that would ban child marriage in Missouri. The recently passed Senate bill is sponsored by Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City. She wants to ban marriages for anyone under 18 without exceptions. She told a House committee...
Another attempt to defund Planned Parenthood is headed to Parson
The Missouri Legislature has passed its sixth bill of the session – one to defund Planned Parenthood. On a party-line vote, the House passed the bill today, after the far-right leaning Freedom Caucus threatened to block passage of any other bills until the governor...
Schmitt, Hawley, and Burlison unhappy with $60B aid package for Ukraine
Both of Missouri’s U.S. Senators voted “no” Tuesday on the $95.3 billion foreign aid package, which was signed into law Wednesday morning by President Joe Biden. Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, both Republicans, opposed the bill primarily because it includes $60...
MU researcher tackling hidden hunger with a sizeable award from National Science Foundation (LISTEN)
The National Science Foundation has awarded a University of Missouri researcher over $500,000 to address hidden hunger. Over 2 billion people suffer from it, a type of malnutrition where people lack essential micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Kiruba...
Missouri Senate committee considers another proposed DEI ban
The Missouri Senate is considering controversial legislation that would address diversity, equity, and inclusion statements in public education institutions. The bill from Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington, would ban colleges and universities from enforcing "beliefs that...
Missouri might change the way it funds public colleges and universities
Missouri could move to develop a funding model for the state’s public colleges and universities. The Missouri House of Representatives is expected to debate a bill soon that is sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph. In 2023, the Missouri Legislature approved...
Missouri Marine killed during training exercise
A U.S. Marine from Missouri has died as a result of an accident during a training exercise. He’s identified as Colin Arslanbas, 24, of O’Fallon, Missouri. The accident happened last Thursday night near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, according to a press release from...
How to achieve eight dimensions of well-being (LISTEN)
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness emphasizes various aspects of well-being, recognizing that individual health and happiness are influenced by multiple factors. Rachel Jones, Director of Trauma Service at the Missouri Department of Mental Health, joins us to explain...
It’s official. Mizzou hires new Athletic Director
Former Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch is headed to Missouri, to become Mizzou’s next Athletic Director. Veach is no stranger to Mizzou. He started working at MU in 1997 and moved up to lead the fundraising division. He has over 25 years of experience in...
MU center projects a dip in farm income for springtime (LISTEN)
The University of Missouri is projecting a 19.8% drop in net farm income for the Show-Me State this year. The Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook says the decline is due to declining market receipts and lower crop prices. The report looks at projected farm...
Missouri Senate Republican priorities hang in the balance amidst infighting
Two major priorities in the Missouri Senate are in the batting lineup for consideration – the budget and a bill that would help to cover the state’s Medicaid costs, otherwise known as the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA). Members of the far-right-leaning Freedom...
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