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Abortion will remain available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, the Western District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, rejecting a request by the attorney general’s office to reinstate several restrictions on the procedure. #moleg #mogov

Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue • Missouri Independent

A Missouri appeals court unanimously rejected arguments by the attorney general that abortion regulations do not cause "irreparable harm."

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 17h

Court filing raises questions about source of gerrymandered Missouri congressional map #moleg #mogov

Court filing raises questions about source of gerrymandered Missouri congressional map • Missouri Independent

A lawsuit challenging Missouri’s gerrymandered redistricting plan creates uncertainty on claims it was prepared in Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 19h

Missouri marijuana dispensaries may soon be able to offer curbside pickup, which would add to the drive-thru and delivery services already allowed with state approval. #moleg #mogov

Missouri cannabis regulators propose to allow curbside pickup at dispensaries • Missouri Independent

Missouri marijuana dispensaries can already offer drive-through and delivery services with state approval. They can soon do curbside.

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Jason Hancock @jasonhancock.bsky.social · 20h

In 2,900 pages of chat text obtained by Politico, the vice chair of the Kansas Young Republicans praised the Missouri Young Republicans because "Missouri doesn't like f--gs." #moleg #mogov (via @kansasreflector.com)

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat • Kansas Reflector

Politico reports the chairman and vice chairman of Kansas Young Republicans participated in racist, antisemitic encrypted chats with GOP political peers.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 21h

Abortion will remain available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, a judge ruled, rejecting a request by the attorney general’s office to reinstate several restrictions on the procedure.

Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue

Abortion will remain available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, a judge ruled, rejecting a request by the attorney general’s office to reinstate several restrictions on the procedure.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 22h

How Missouri became a battleground over gender-affirming care #moleg #mogov

How Missouri became a battleground over gender-affirming care • Missouri Independent

Gender-affirming care for minors has become largely inaccessible in Missouri following national attention and political outcry.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 1d

The Missouri Independent turns 5 next week!

Help us meet our birthday goal of 500 sustaining donors willing to chip in $5 or $10 each month to ensure our journalism is presented without any ads and remains free for you and every media outlet in the state. #moleg #mogov

Donate • Missouri Independent

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 2d

A man sentenced to be executed at 6 p.m. Tuesday who has insisted upon his innocence was on Monday denied clemency by Gov. Mike Kehoe and refused a delay of his execution by judges in the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. #moleg #mogov

Execution of a man sentenced to death by a Missouri judge is set to go forward • Missouri Independent

Missouri is one of two states, along with Indiana, that allow judges to unilaterally choose the death penalty when a jury is deadlocked.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 2d

Upgrades are coming to Missouri’s Head Start nutrition programs after new federal funding #moleg #mogov via @thebeacon.bsky.social

Upgrades are coming to Missouri’s Head Start nutrition programs after new federal funding • Missouri Independent

Seven Missouri Head Start centers are set to receive nearly $2 million in funding for upgrades and educational resources.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 2d

Governor denies clemency to a man sentenced to death by a Missouri judge #moleg #mogov

Governor denies clemency to a man sentenced to death by a Missouri judge • Missouri Independent

Missouri is one of two states, along with Indiana, that allow judges to unilaterally choose the death penalty when a jury is deadlocked.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 2d

State funding of private-school vouchers is primarily being used for Missouri students attending religious institutions, with nearly 98% of funding going toward Catholic, Christian, Jewish and Islamic schools. #moleg #mogov

Nearly all state funding for Missouri school vouchers used for religious schools • Missouri Independent

As state funding begins directly fueling Missouri's voucher program, a majority of students use the money for religious education.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 5d

Only Missouri and Indiana allow judges to impose capital punishment when a jury can’t decide whether to sentence a defendant to death. Lance Shockley is scheduled to be executed next week for a 2005 murder he maintains he did not commit. #moleg #mogov

Advocates for a man sentenced to death by a Missouri judge ask governor for clemency • Missouri Independent

Missouri is one of two states that allow judges to unilaterally choose the death penalty when a jury is split on sentencing.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 5d

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers #moleg #mogov via @thebeacon.bsky.social

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers • Missouri Independent

The decision has implications affecting the treatment of immigrants suspected of civil immigration violations in six midwestern states

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 5d

‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens #moleg #mogov

‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens • Missouri Independent

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 5d

Missouri GOP lawmaker accused by rival of lying about felony on candidate declaration #moleg #mogov

Missouri GOP lawmaker accused by rival of lying about felony on candidate declaration • Missouri Independent

Max Calfo, who lost the primary for the 108th District in 2024, said he has documents proving incumbent, state Rep. Mike Costlow, lied on his candidate declarations.

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Jason Hancock @jasonhancock.bsky.social · 5d

Max Calfo, defeated in the 2024 primary, has obtained Georgia court records showing state Rep. Michael Costlow pleaded guilty to a felony in 2008. Calfo says that triggers a Missouri law disqualifying Costlow from office. #moleg #mogov

Missouri GOP lawmaker accused by rival of lying about felony on candidate declaration • Missouri Independent

Max Calfo, who lost the primary for the 108th District in 2024, said he has documents proving incumbent, state Rep. Mike Costlow, lied on his candidate declarations.

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Jason Hancock @jasonhancock.bsky.social · 6d

First Missouri charter school outside Kansas City, St. Louis metros will focus on workforce training #moleg #mogov

First Missouri charter school outside Kansas City, St. Louis metros will focus on workforce training • Missouri Independent

The first charter school outside of Kansas City and St. Louis is under review by the Missouri Charter Public School Commission.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 6d

As federal pandemic aid runs out, the state general revenue fund must pick up the difference. But Missouri's massive surplus is dwindling and tax receipts show no growth. #moleg #mogov

Missouri public schools, Medicaid need $1 billion more to continue current programs • Missouri Independent

Missouri’s bank balance looked healthy at the end of September but spending demands and earmarked projects will take the most of any surplus.

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Jason Hancock @jasonhancock.bsky.social · 7d

Judge throws out lawsuit challenging Missouri’s parental consent abortion law for minors #moleg #mogov

Judge throws out lawsuit challenging Missouri’s parental consent abortion law for minors • Missouri Independent

The lawsuit targeted a Missouri requirement that minors obtain parental consent before getting an abortion and a ban on anyone aiding or assisting minors.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 7d

Judge throws out lawsuit challenging Missouri’s parental consent abortion law for minors

The Jackson County judge didn’t draw any conclusions around whether the current parental consent law is unconstitutional under the reproductive rights amendment. #moleg #mogov

Judge throws out lawsuit challenging Missouri’s parental consent abortion law for minors • Missouri Independent

The lawsuit targeted a Missouri requirement that minors obtain parental consent before getting an abortion and a ban on anyone aiding or assisting minors.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 7d

The state has worked to purge the microbusiness program of alleged ‘predatory’ practices. Contracts at the heart of 22 revoked licenses were written by an attorney who represents the state’s cannabis trade group and had a hand in the drafting of the marijuana legalization amendment. #moleg #mogov

Missouri lawyer for cannabis trade group behind contracts tied to revoked licenses • Missouri Independent

Missouri cannabis regulators have worked to purge the social-equity program of alleged ‘predatory’ practices.

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Jason Hancock @jasonhancock.bsky.social · 7d

Missouri lawyer for cannabis trade group was behind contracts tied to revoked licenses #moleg #mogov

Missouri lawyer for cannabis trade group behind contracts tied to revoked licenses • Missouri Independent

Missouri cannabis regulators have worked to purge the social-equity program of alleged ‘predatory’ practices.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 8d

US prison population rises for second straight year

US prison population rises for second straight year • Missouri Independent

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 8d

The proposed constitutional amendment set to go before voters next year would ban nearly all abortions, with limited exceptions for medical emergencies and survivors of sexual assault. #moleg #mogov

Judge approves ballot language for amendment reinstating Missouri abortion ban • Missouri Independent

Attorneys continue to argue the ballot language for the proposed amendment does not clearly state that it will ban abortion.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 8d

Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics, the most visible operator of “gray market” games, unfairly forced a competitor out of 20 locations. #moleg #mogov

Torch lured business in Missouri with illegal video games, federal jury finds • Missouri Independent

Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics.

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