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Millions of small businesses will no longer have to submit personal ownership details to the federal government - and previously collected information will be deleted. Supporters of the change say they're grateful for the move, while pressing Congress to make the shift harder to reverse.

Tuesday's primary election results in Missouri showed voters' strong opposition to both amendments 4 and 5, which were championed by Gov. Kehoe. Various local ballot measures also passed.

In this episode of ‘SEMO Spotlight’, we speak with Dr. Laura Hatcher, who is the director of the new Center for Civic Engagement and Democratic Practices and former department head of the Department of Anthropology, History, & Political Science.

In this episode of ‘SEMO Spotlight’, we speak with Dr. Laura Hatcher, who is the director of the new Center for Civic Engagement and Democratic Practices and former department head of the Department of Anthropology, History, & Political Science.

The Missouri Primary is almost here, and two potential amendments will have major impacts on voting and taxes for Missouri residents.

Organizers behind the New Illinois movement say they are building long-term support for creating a separate state despite criticism. They argue rural and suburban communities lack fair representation in Illinois and often get overshadowed by Chicago politics.

From Missouri's first suffrage group to today's activists and candidates, Southeast Missouri women across parties are shaping politics while confronting underrepresentation and challenges.

The head of the state clerks' association says local election officials still lack access to the voter database needed to finalize new district assignments.

A new poll from the Missouri Foundation for Health shows strong support among Missouri residents for access to birth control, finding many have concerns about future barriers to care. Advocates say the study underscores the need for lawmakers to expand access to birth control across the state.

Iran conflict fuels gas price spike, forcing SEMO students to work more, carpool and use shuttles as rising fuel and transport costs squeeze student budgets.