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Congress passes Trump's mega bill, securing a big win for his agenda on tax reductions, immigration enforcement and deep Medicaid cuts
USA Today - Virginia
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WASHINGTON – The fight is over: Republicans’ sweeping bill to cut taxes and slash benefit programs like Medicaid has passed out of Congress and is on its way to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law − possibly on July 4. The 218-214...
Opinion: Missouri families need the 'Unsafe School Choice Option'
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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Susan Pendergrass When asked why they want school choice, families often cite safety as their number one reason, which makes sense. How is a child supposed to learn if they’re afraid to be at school? Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act...
Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met May 20.
West Central Reporter - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
The Calhoun PreK For All program has been awarded the GOLD Circle Of Quality from ExceleRate Illinois! | Calhoun District 40The Calhoun PreK For All program has been awarded the GOLD Circle Of Quality from ExceleRate Illinois! | Calhoun District...
Missouri City library to host autism symposium on April 17
Fort Bend Star - Texas
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In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host an Autism Awareness Symposium at the Missouri City Branch Library on Thursday, April 17, from 2-4 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at1530 Texas...
Missouri 4-H'ers explore equine careers across 5 states, Canada
University of Missouri Extension
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Equine Careers Tour, May 19-25, offered 40 Missouri youths the opportunity to explore careers in the equine industry through hands-on learning and professional engagement across...
Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Indelible Role in American History
WFYI - Indiana
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April 01, 2025 Detailing the history of Missouri as a crossroads of a nation, part one of this three-part documentary series traces the state’s role in US history as it expanded west across the continent. From the region’s indigenous cultures up...
Missouri Store Sells $249K Ticket—Winner Unknown
100.9 The Eagle - Illinois
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June 25, 2025
Someone in Missouri just had an amazing day, but they don't seem to realize it yet. A Missouri convenience store handed out a $249K ticket, but the winner remains a mystery. Does this convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri look familiar to you?...
Missouri health providers and advocates raise alarms ahead of vote on ‘big, beautiful’ bill
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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The U.S Capitol is seen on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib CLINTON, Mo. — Craig Thompson, chief executive of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, choked up Wednesday while trying to explain how a looming vote on a...
Fearing Rejection, LGBTQ+ People Escaping Homelessness Seek Affirming Spaces
The Good Men Project - California
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July 3, 2025
By Stefania Lugli, KLC Journal It is dangerous to live on the street. It can also be dangerous to be out. The choice to engage with services as a homeless individual is not black and white. There could be a shelter bed available, but what kind of...
Missouri Scholars Academy inspires young leaders with unique educational experiences
Show-Me State Times - Missouri
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June 24, 2025
Mun Y. Choi, PhD, President | University of MissouriMun Y. Choi, PhD, President | University of Missouri When Missouri high school students gathered at the University of Missouri, they were treated to a unique lecture on the chemistry of NASCAR....
Missouri lawmakers could return to session this fall to debate property taxes
My Ozarks Online - Missouri
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June 25, 2025
House Speaker Jon Patterson, a Lee's Summit Republican, speaks at a press conference at the end of special session on June 11 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). June 25, 2025 5:55 am Questions about the constitutionality of a property tax...
Who are the CUSA newcomers? Welcome Delaware and…
El Paso Times - Texas
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The University of Delaware and Missouri State officially joined Conference USA on July 1st, bringing the membership to 12. Conference USA may drop to 10 members next year with the potential departure of UTEP and Louisiana Tech. Both new additions,...
A new state park in Missouri? Governor says not so fast
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe delivers his first State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. Kehoe called for dramatic changes in the state's education system and called on legislatures to approve...
20th Missouri American Water MR340, world’s longest nonstop river race, scheduled July 8-11
Gasconade County Republican - Missouri
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COLUMBIA — Hundreds of racers will participate in the 20th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 from July 8 through July 11 on the Missouri River. The race begins with mass starts at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kan., at 7 a.m. next Tuesday,...
ACLU of Missouri files lawsuit challenging proposed abortion law
KSHB - Missouri
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July 3, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri and Stinson LLP filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the ballot language on House Joint Resolution 73, which would make abortion illegal in Missouri, along with gender transition...
Lawsuit seeks to block Republican bid to overturn Missouri’s abortion law
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY — Abortion rights supporters are asking a judge to block a Republican-led plan asking Missouri voters to once again decide whether abortion should be legal in the state. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Cole County Circuit Court, the...
2025 Missouri 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
University of Missouri Extension
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COLUMBIA, Mo – University of Missouri Extension hosted the 2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest on June 6 at the Trowbridge Livestock Center in Columbia. The event drew 87 youths from across the state to demonstrate their skills in evaluating...
MO educators sue to block state funding for private school vouchers
Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri
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The Missouri National Education Association is suing the state to block $51 million allocated to the MOScholars K-12 scholarship program. MNEA argues that using general revenue for MOScholars, which is designed to operate through tax-deductible...
Missouri City library to hold Teddy Bear Sleepover for Spring Break
Fort Bend Star - Texas
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Spring Break isn't just for kids and families – even teddy bears can have fun! The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries' Missouri City Branch Library invites children to treat their teddy bear to a special adventure –...
Report details Russia’s continuing violations against religious minorities
Catholic News
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July 2, 2025
The report details religious liberty violations in Russia and Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine in 2024 and the start of 2025 (USCIRF) Russia continues to perpetuate “particularly severe” religious liberty violations against minority groups within...