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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

MO: International Issues

Missouri's Senate Bill 1314, similar to House Bill 2365, prohibits funds from being expended by any state department for interdepartmental programs, staffing or other initiatives associated with
New report reveals high economic risk of anti-DEI laws in Missouri

A new report finds some Missouri laws and prospective laws are perceived as discriminatory regardless of their actual intent - and it outlines some bi…

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In a statement, Edward Mitchell, CAIR's national deputy director, said
Hawley criticized for heated questioning of Muslim American judicial nominee

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has drawn fire for his questioning of the first Muslim American judicial nominee. Hawley, along with Sen. Tom Cotton…

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At the federal level, hate crime laws include crimes committed on the basis of the victim's perceived or actual race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability. (Argus/Adobe Stock)
Kansas City reassures residents after MO spike in religion-based hate crimes

Some Missourians fear an increase in hate crimes in the wake of a six-year-old's murder in Illinois this week - an incident authorities say was motiva…

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Jewish Americans hold up signs in support of Palestine at a New York rally. (Zachary Schulman/JVP)
MO groups in DC for today's Palestinian-Israeli peace march

In the wake of a significant protest by Jewish people supporting Palestinian rights last week, thousands are set to assemble on Capitol Hill today…

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Water is a precious commodity in many parts of the world. (bloodwater.org)
World Water Day Focuses on Conservation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Wednesday is World Water Day, and Missourians are being asked to step up conservation to help people in this country and all …

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President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending would impact Missourians. (whitehouse.gov)
Missouri Would Feel Pinch from Trump's Plan to Boost Military

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some …

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Haiti Relief Donation Tips For Missourians

ST. LOUIS - Haitian relief efforts are underway in Missouri, with many people collecting sanitary hygiene items and donating money. Daniel Borochoff…

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Relief Agency Asks MO Residents for Help in Haiti

Jefferson City, MO - Missouri humanitarian aid groups are asking residents of the state to dig deep to help the people of Haiti recover after last …

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Mercy for Haiti - Quake Assistance

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Many Missourians are still waiting for news about loved ones in Haiti after a major earthquake rocked the Caribbean island nation on …

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Bringing the Developing World to the Midwest

WASHINGTON - They've traveled thousands of miles to carry the message to the Midwest this week that what we do, and don't do, in places like Missouri …

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