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Missouri governor creates task force to address supply chain crisis in state

With the federal government dragging its feet on addressing the supply chain crisis, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is stepping up. Earlier this week, he crated a task force dedicated to the issue ...

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Missouri judge strips local health departments’ ability to impose COVID-19 mandates

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Neither Missouri’s health director nor local health agencies’ directors can use “personal discretion” when imposing orders or mandates that impact businesses, individuals, schools, and other entities, a Cole County judge said this week. ...

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The history of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations in Kansas City

Thanksgiving and Christmas around the area are celebrated in a uniqueness that can only be Kansas City. New York has the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Parade is in ...

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New Medicaid safety regulations for abortion go into effect in Missouri

New Missouri Medicaid regulations for abortion went into effect on Wednesday. Under the new rules, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) can turn over its inspection records of abortion providers ...

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College of the Ozarks resumes battle over Biden campus dorm, shower policy

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The College of the Ozarks near Branson was back in court last week seeking to preserve the school’s longstanding belief that men and women should be housed separately on campus and use ...

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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush criticized for calling Rittenhouse judge, jury and defendant racist

Missouri’s member of the Squad, Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of St. Louis, is under fire again, this time for her response to last Friday’s verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. “The judge. ...

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Missouri funding for highway projects includes controversial component

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to address many unfunded projects with new revenue from the state gas tax increase and massive federal infrastructure bill. The funding totals $6.5 billion. It includes ...

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Chase Bank reverses cancel culture decision on Donald Trump Jr. event

JPMorgan Chase, owner of the online payment system WePay, has reversed its decision not to handle payments for a Missouri Donald Trump Jr. event. Organizers said even after public pressure forced the ...

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Missouri Senate president pro tem enters already crowded field for Republican Senate nomination

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The Republican primary field for U.S. Senate in 2022 continues to become more crowded. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz announced this week that he is entering the race. It will be a ...

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Lawsuit accuses Springfield schools of avoiding scrutiny of curriculum and training

Springfield Public Schools are avoiding the Missouri Sunshine law to prevent scrutiny of its curriculum and training materials, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt alleges in a lawsuit filed this week. The district ...

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Columbia, Mo. tackles its violent crime as elections loom

Columbia is gaining a reputation as one of Missouri’s most violent cities. The deep blue city, an outlier in an otherwise deep red central part of the state, has dealt with a ...

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Lee’s Summit state senator gets award for clean energy but doubts remain about what’s really clean

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Republican state Sen. Mike Cierpiot of Lee’s Summit is backing efforts to make Missouri energy so-called “carbon-neutral” over the next several decades. Cierpiot and Michelle Pleus, his chief of staff, were honored ...

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As deer season begins, the ‘Great Hunting Shortage’ is here

Hunters are experiencing what’s being named the “Great Hunting Shortage.” That’s causing some to scramble just as hunting season is set to begin this week. Missouri duck hunter Levi Lewis said he’s ...

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Labor shortage creates long waits for mental health services in Missouri

Mental health patients in Missouri are waiting months for services because of a staffing shortage, according to data from the state. Within the Department of Mental Health’s division of behavioral health, about ...

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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush blasts Joe Manchin for fiscal restraint

Cori Bush, a freshman Democratic representative from St. Louis, is quickly making a name for herself as a member of the liberal Squad. She unloaded on Sen. Joe Manchin this week after ...

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Bees are making a comeback in Missouri

The backyard conservation efforts of Missourians are contributing to the comeback of bees across the state. The state has announced that the focus on more native plants and other efforts are helping ...

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Osage Nation Tribe will bring casino to Lake of the Ozarks

Casino gambling may be coming to Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks tourist destination. The Osage Nation Indian Tribe announced that it will invest approximately $60 million to develop a hotel featuring gambling, ...

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Gov. Parson bans Biden federal vaccine mandate in Missouri

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order to prohibit the Biden administration’s vaccination mandate in the state. “As the governor of the state of Missouri, I stand with concerned Missourians ...

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In exclusive interview with Metro Voice, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler talks faith, family and crazy Washington

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MetroVoiceNews.com recently interviewed Vicky Hartzler who represents Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. Topics included parental rights, critical race theory, Afghanistan, Congressional spending, terrorism, China, media, taxes, farming, runaway inflation, and election integrity. But ...

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Hawley calls on AG Garland to resign over letter threatening parents

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Earlier this week, the Missouri School Boards Association withdrew from the national organization because of the Justice Department memorandum directing the FBI and federal law enforcement to probe and potentially prosecute “harassment” ...

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Former news anchor Mark Alford: “God’s calling me” to run for Congress

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A familiar face is running for Congress from Missouri’s Fourth District. Mark Alford, a longtime anchor on Fox 4 News in Kansas City, announced on Wednesday that he will run for the ...

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Missouri School Boards Association leaves national group over “domestic terrorist” comparison

The National School Boards Association recently compared parents to domestic terrorists. The Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) has responded by leaving the organization. The national association made the comments in a letter ...

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Vicky Hartzler goes after Eric Greitens in first TV commercial

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Rep. Vicky Hartzler, who is running for Roy Blunt’s Senate seat in 2022, went after primary opponent and disgraced former Gov. Eric Greitens in her first television commercial. “I’m going to sort ...

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Despite arrests, sex trafficking remains prevalent in Missouri

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Platte County, Missouri prosecutors say 29-year-old Sean D. Green of Lee’s Summit faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of sex trafficking charges. His arrest came after an undercover operation ...

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Sen. Hawley challenges court nominee over transgender restrooms after girl raped at school

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Wednesday challenged a federal appeals court nominee about her views on transgender restrooms. President Joe Biden nominated Holly Thomas for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...

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