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Category: State Government

In a file photo, two children and a woman look at book shelves in a library.
Posted inState Government

Missouri libraries dodge GOP funding strike — for now

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham April 21, 2023May 4, 2023
Hands hold a handgun in front of a wall displaying other guns. Missouri’s “Stand Your Ground” law could play a role after the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl
Posted inState Government

Missouri’s “Stand Your Ground” law could play a role after the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham April 17, 2023April 18, 2023
Posted inState Government

Missouri politicians find new avenues to restrict medical care for transgender patients

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham April 14, 2023April 27, 2023
People draw chalk messages on a large black board outside.
Posted inState Government

It took three years for Kansas lawmakers to ban trans athletes from girls’ teams. What happens now?

Miranda Moore headshot with blue background. by Miranda Moore April 12, 2023April 12, 2023
A group of protesters outside hold hand-made signs and a rainbow flag.
Posted inState Government

‘We all are like one giant family’: Parents of trans children fight bans on gender-affirming care

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham March 30, 2023March 31, 2023
Posted inState Government

Missouri lawmakers double down on state control of police. A move is underway to return it to St. Louis

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham March 23, 2023March 23, 2023
Posted inState Government

Missouri’s Sunshine Law turns 50 this year. Some lawmakers want to exclude more records from public view

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham March 16, 2023March 16, 2023
Kristen Mason, the executive director of the KC Women's Ministry sits in an office. With Missouri's near-total abortion ban in place, health care professionals worry what it could mean for maternal mortality in Missouri.
Posted inState Government

“We’re pushing people into a system without any choices”: The state of maternal mortality in Missouri

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham March 9, 2023March 10, 2023
Posted inState Government

Is support for legal medical marijuana in Kansas coming in 2023?

Miranda Moore headshot with blue background. by Miranda Moore February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
Northland neighborhood
Posted inState Government

‘Does Missouri value seniors or not?’: Property tax exemptions are here for older Missourians

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham February 23, 2023July 28, 2023

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