Before ouster, Missouri health director drafted letter to senators that was never sent
On the Friday before a drawn-out confirmation battle ended with his ouster from office, Missouri state Health Director Donald Kauerauf wrote…
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Court backs Missouri ban on using public funds for campaigns
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of a law banning the use of public…
Missouri lawmaker admits illegally selling prescription drugs, says it was unintentional
A Missouri lawmaker facing a 23-count federal indictment for allegedly selling fake stem-cell treatments and fraudulently using federal pandemic relief funds has…
Black members of Biden’s Cabinet mark Black History Month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The six Black members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet marked Black History Month recently by discussing their roles, some…
Exits by Black and Hispanic teachers pose new threat to COVID-era education
Lynette Henley needed one more year to receive her full pension after 40 years as a teacher, but she couldn’t…
Valentine’s Day: The pressures of shopping for romance
For many couples, Valentine’s Day is crunch time. Research has shown that romantic relationships are more likely to end on or around…
Prosecutor won’t charge reporter who uncovered teacher database flaw
A newspaper reporter targeted by Gov. Mike Parson for uncovering a security flaw in a state-run website won’t face criminal…
Tempers fray as Missouri Senate Republicans fight over Congressional map
When the Missouri Senate recognizes “special guests,” it is normally a pleasant diversion, announcing visits from school groups, constituents or…
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
By the thousands, Americans have been seeking religious exemptions in order to circumvent COVID-19 vaccination mandates, but generally they are…
Fatal fires in St. Louis, other cities expose vacant home risks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Thick smoke billowed from the vacant, crumbling house in St. Louis, but Benjamin Polson knew homeless…
Bill criticized as ‘Make Murder Legal Act’ blocked
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A bill aimed at strengthening self-defense laws but dubbed the “Make Murder Legal Act” by one…
Criticism of medical marijuana system seeps into initiative petition debate
A handful of Republican lawmakers lashed out at the state’s medical marijuana industry Thursday, lobbing accusations of corruption into a…
COVID vaccine for children under 5 delayed until at least April
WASHINGTON — A COVID-19 vaccine for young children will be delayed by at least two months as Pfizer and BioNTech…
Ballot drop boxes are target in fight over voting rights
Ballot drop boxes are so secure they’ve survived getting hit by an SUV and rolled by a school bus — yet much…
Missouri legislators advance bill to prevent hair discrimination
As a young girl, state Rep. Raychel Proudie remembers when the beads in her hair would clap together as she…
Cori Bush leading push for Supreme Court nominee with civil rights track record
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Cori Bush led on Thursday a coalition of Black women members of the U.S. House in…