Sarah Kellogg
Sarah Kellogg is a first year graduate student at the University of Missouri studying public affairs reporting. She spent her undergraduate days as a radio/television major and reported for KBIA. In addition to reporting shifts, Sarah also hosted KBIA’s weekly education show Exam, was an afternoon newscaster and worked on the True/False podcast. Growing up, Sarah listened to episodes of Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! with her parents during long car rides. It’s safe to say she was destined to end up in public radio.
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The legislation is one of two supplemental budget bills the legislature will pass this year. The bill now goes to the Senate.
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Though the amended legislation no longer includes the phrase "Critical Race Theory" or bars the teaching of it specifically, critics still worry it could hinder the teaching of history.
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Another Senate committee heard testimony Tuesday on legislation that would prohibit anyone from changing their birth certificate.
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Over 100 educators heard from Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday.
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The legislation would raise the share of votes needed to pass a proposed change to the Missouri Constitution from a simple majority to 60%.
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The House General Laws Committee heard testimony on eight bills centered on the LGBTQ community on Tuesday. They would impose restrictions including barring transgender girls from participating in sports that align to their gender identity and from accessing gender-affirming health care.
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The legislation makes several changes regarding K-12 education, including the creation of a portal that contains every school district’s curriculum and other information. It also would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and other diversity-related concepts.
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The attorney becomes the first person of color to serve in a statewide office. Malek, who was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson, says he intends to run for the position at the end of this term.
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The former state treasurer replaces Nicole Galloway, who was the only Democrat in Missouri holding an elected statewide position.
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Bailey replaces Eric Schmitt, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in November.