In search of cheaper groceries, Missouri lawmakers debate cutting state food tax #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Missouri transportation chief says state started winter down 1,000 workers #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
State looking to replace escape-prone St. Louis youth detention facility #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Chinese balloon could lift Missouri plan aimed at TikTok, foreign-owned land #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
Missouri’s governor excited to go to Super Bowl, mum on travel details #moleg
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It could release a cloud of leaflets filled with CRT #moleg
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Video as seen from Columbia, Missouri of what state leaders suspect to be the Chinese spy balloon. @KOMUnews
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Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said the balloon does not present “a military or physical threat to people on the ground at this time.” #moleg
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We have received zero communication from the Biden Administration regarding reports of the suspected Chinese spy balloon now flying over Missouri.
We have heard no explanation or plan to remove it. Why has this been allowed to reach our heartland? Why has it not been eliminated?
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Federal authorities are investigating a military veteran's claim that U.S. Rep. George Santos raised $3,000 for life-saving surgery for his pet dog several years ago, then never turned over the money for the animal's care, according to a report.
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Sticker shock warning: Missouri set to raise car dealer fees #moleg
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St. Louis’ Lambert wants in on state funding for international flights #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Would cannabis cafés be allowed in St. Louis County? A proposed plan says yes. #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Zora Mulligan - MSU's #2 official, quoted throughout Claudette's story - was the state's commissioner of higher ed until being hired to MSU last year. #moleg
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Will anti-LGBTQ bills in MO scare off college students? A @MissouriState official calls it a 'concern' news-leader.com/story/news/edu via @springfieldNL @zzmulligan @BradBodenhausen
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Former aide announces bid for Missouri attorney general against backed candidate #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/col via
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"The Governor’s Office has accepted Mr. Prewitt’s letter of resignation," Kelli Jones said. #moleg
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Move to restrict minors with guns gains traction in Missouri House #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/cri via
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State lawmaker seeks to undercut St. Louis ban on cat declawing #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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I rarely state that there is 0 % chance of something happening, but this has 0 % chance of happening.
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Big biz rep says Bears could be wooed to STL if Illinois doesn't ante up...
"If not, you’re going to start to have other states make their cases on why the Chicago Bears should be the St. Louis Bears"
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Lawmakers concerned about sharply rising costs at Missouri Department of Mental Health #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Renewed efforts underway in Missouri to subsidize music, film industry #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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In year 1 Gates has beaten:
Illinois
Kentucky
Arkansas
Iowa State
All with a roster he put together over one summer.
Unreal.
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Big biz rep says Bears could be wooed to STL if Illinois doesn't ante up...
"If not, you’re going to start to have other states make their cases on why the Chicago Bears should be the St. Louis Bears"
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Missouri lawmaker wants to limit local control over pet stores #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Special prosecutor for St. Louis crimes, gun law for minors on the table in Jeff City #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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GOP lawmakers fast-track bills to make it harder for voters to amend the Missouri Constitution #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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‘At a tipping point’: Missouri lawmakers debate plan to put St. Louis police under state control #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/cri via
The House General Laws Committee has been discussing legislation regarding trans youth and athletes for nearly five hours. Members are currently listening to testimony about three bills that would prohibit gender-affirming care for Missourians under 18. #moleg
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Weird. I guess the Secretary of State’s platform is so small he needs to testify in House committee hearings to have his bigoted opinions on trans kids heard loud and clear. #moleg
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Hall Calls: Cardinals great and golden glove Scott Rolen seizes election to Cooperstown stltoday.com/sports/basebal via
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Missouri gov declares state of emergency ahead of predicted winter storm #moleg
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GOP lawmakers want to make it tougher to change Missouri Constitution #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Business groups signal opposition to ban on foreign ownership of Missouri farmland #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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Missouri lawmakers urged to put pay raises for state workers on fast track #moleg stltoday.com/news/local/gov via
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The House held a moment of silence this afternoon for former Representative and House Speaker, Tom Villa, a Democrat from St. Louis. He also served as the St. Louis Board of Aldermen president. Villa died Friday. He was 77. #moleg
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Death of a Sizzler: Pierce County’s only location closes. There’s just 1 left in WA
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Titanic Branson conducts annual renovations, prepares ship for 2023 season guests bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/ via @bransontln
'Moments into momentum': Columbia Values Diversity breakfast honors dance studio, nonprofit leader columbiatribune.com/story/news/loc via
Police said children had access to the drawer and that the dresser also stored snacks and candy.
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