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Eric Schmid/St. Louis Public RadioSt. Louis is arguing the law cited in a lawsuit by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt violates the First Amendment and the supremacy clause. -
File Photo-Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3Charlie Shields, the state board of education’s president, said Missouri is at a "point of crisis" as a state commission tries to come up with solutions for its chronic teacher shortage.
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The North Omaha Station, a coal burning power plant, was supposed to stop burning coal next year. But its owner wants an extension to keep burning coal for three more years. -
The American Migraine Foundation estimates that at least 39 million Americans live with migraine, but because many people do not get a diagnosis or the treatment they need, the actual number is probably higher.
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Missouri’s Medicaid program is now operating under a CMS-approved mitigation plan, which seeks to curb wait times that reached 115 days in late June — more than double what federal laws allow.
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NexGen Mining Inc. plans to mine silica sand in Ste. Genevieve County despite blowback from residents.
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A new report ranks Missouri 27th for overall child well-being. However, the mental-health struggles of children and teens in the state are among the biggest concerns revealed in the analysis.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released its report looking at maternal mortality from 2017 to 2019.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that sunburn accelerates skin aging and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
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Jackson voters approved a $10.1 million revenue bond to 'acquire, construct, extend and improve' their city's 33-year-old water infrastructure, as recommended by the Board of Aldermen.
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This week (Aug. 5) marks the 25th anniversary of the Children's Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, which covers millions of kids. Missouri pediatricians have recommendations to make it even more effective.
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The Missouri Department of Agriculture has opened applications for a grant for urban farmers who tackle food insecurity in their communities. While grants are crucial for urban farms, some find this one to be inaccessible.
