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Missouri Independent

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Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle lawsuit over prisoner’s death by suicide

Missouri must pay $150,000 to the mother of a man who committed suicide in a Southeast Missouri prison, a Mississippi County judge ruled Friday. Jahi Hynes was 27 when died April 4, 2021, at the Southeast Missouri Correctional Center in Charleston. His mother, Willa Hynes, sued the Department of Corrections, three of the agency’s corporate […]

Missouri · 1d

The Tonic Edit

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Missouri SNAP Cards Will Stop Covering Candy, Cookies, Doughnuts and Drinks With More Than 10 Grams of Sugar per Serving on Feb. 15, 2027

Missouri's Healthy SNAP waiver takes effect Feb. 15, 2027, taking candy, packaged desserts like doughnuts and cookies, energy drinks and sugary soft drinks off the list of eligible purchases.

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St. Joseph Post

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Major Missouri labor sector has "Help Wanted" signs up

Missouri’s construction industry’s promoting future careers to teens across the state. Charlyce Ruth of the Associated General Contractors of Missouri says the demand for such careers remains very strong. "We need trades people, we need management, we need office staff, we need creative people. The list is endless...

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KSHB 41 Action News

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Missouri AG issues cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed marijuana dispensaries

Missouri Attorney Catherine Hanaway announced Friday cease-and-desist letters were sent to eight area businesses that Hanaway's office claims are not licensed to sell marijuana products.

Missouri · 1d

The Tonic Edit

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Missouri Households Facing a Shutoff Notice or a Propane Tank Below 20% Can Get Up to $800 From the State's Winter Crisis Program

Missouri's Winter ECIP pays up to $800 for households with a shutoff notice, a propane tank under 20% or a prepaid balance running out, Nov. through May.

Missouri · 3d

Advocate

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Democrats won big. Now trans Americans are demanding more than promises​

Tuesday was the people’s victory. It was a victory for communities of color across the South and Midwest who have been organizing with their neighbors for decades. This election offers a clear roadmap for how we build lasting, multiracial, working-class power. I know right now there is an expectant energy of turning political tides. But what I’m sitting with, alongside many others in the trans community, is what comes next.

Missouri · 2d

KTLO

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MDC reports Missouri hunters harvested 36 black bears this season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.-The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Missouri hunters harvested 36 black bears during the state’s sixth bear hunting season, Oct. 17-30. More than 5,200 hunters applied during May for 2,000 permits for the season with the maximum allowable harvest being 60 bears. Of the 2,000 hunters selected through a random drawing of all applicants, close to 1,490 hunters purchased permits for the season.

Missouri · 2d

myleaderpaper.com

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Amendment 8 passes at the polls

Missouri voters approved Amendment 8, which would require the election of sheriffs to four-year terms in most counties, with 1,053,346 or 50.98 percent, yes votes and 1,012,534 or 49 percent, no votes, according to complete, but unofficial election results. The measure required a simple majority to pass. In Jefferson County,...

Missouri · 4d

northwestmoinfo.com

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Missouri to launch $55M rural health fund

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Department of Social Services announced Friday that the state is set to launch more than $55 million in new rural healthcare funding. The initiative builds on $15 million previously allocated for discretionary spending. In its first year, the Rural Healthcare...

Missouri · 1d

myfamilytravels.com

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A Historic Missouri Mill Became The Centerpiece Of A Creekside Park Made For An Unhurried Afternoon

A three-story mill built in 1848 still grinds grain with creek power on select Saturdays. Its frame sits on hand-hewn, pegged timbers, and some of its limestone foundation holds up without mortar. I love that detail. Those old builders stacked rock so well that it has outlasted floods, a lost...

Missouri · 14h

Main Street Dollars

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Kansas and Missouri utility customers behind on bills can stop winter shutoffs through March 31 by signing a payment plan under each state’s Cold Weather Rule

Utility customers in Kansas and Missouri who have fallen behind on their bills can keep the heat on through March 31 by signing a payment plan under each state’s Cold Weather Rule. Both rules took effect Nov. 1. The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) set the terms, and the […]

Missouri · 1d

rstalon.com

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Wellman versus Wagner: newcomer Democrat overthrows 13-year reign

A pinnacle turnout in the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3 was the victory of Democrat Fred Wellman over incumbent Republican Ann Wagner. Wellman will now represent the second Missouri congressional district (MO-02) which includes Fenton and parts of the St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Warren counties. Receiving a...

Missouri · 2d

Crafting Your Home

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SNAP Soda and Candy Limits Coming in 2027 to Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Ohio and Hawaii

Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Hawaii have 2027 target dates for SNAP soda and candy limits, according to USDA's food restriction waiver list.

Missouri · 21h

firstalert4.com

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After Democrats have good night nationally & in Missouri, voters say they want results

Tuesday night’s election results are poised to have implications nationally and in Missouri.

Missouri · 3d

KYTV

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KY3 Digital Extra: Missouri expands dental care access for adults on Medicaid

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri has added limited dental coverage for adults on Medicaid and increased reimbursement rates for dentists, improving access to oral health care. In a one-on-one conversation, KY3’s Steve Grant speaks with Suzanne King of The Beacon-Kansas City about the changes and the remaining gaps. Read more...

Missouri · 1d

Animal of Things

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Exotic Animal Permit Requirements in Missouri: Who Issues What, and Which Animals Are Covered

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Missouri does not have one single exotic animal permit. Instead, exotic animal permit requirements in Missouri depend on the species you want, and they are split between sheriffs’ offices, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), and the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA). A ball python needs almost no paperwork, while a tiger is effectively off … This article, Exotic Animal Permit Requirements in Missouri: Who Issues What, and Which Animals Are Covered , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Rent Laws in Illinois: What Landlords Can Charge and What You Can Negotiate • Pet Rent Laws in Kentucky: What Landlords Can Charge and What You Can Push Back On • Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Pennsylvania: Your Rights and Options

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Animal of Things

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Pet Trust Laws in Missouri: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by giselastillhard / Pixabay Pet trust laws in Missouri give you something a handwritten note to a relative never can: a legally enforceable plan for your animal’s care. Under Missouri law, pets are still treated as personal property, which means that without planning, your dog, cat, or horse can end up caught in a probate dispute or surrendered to … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Missouri: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Alabama: Who Is Responsible When a Pet Is Poisoned • Can Landlords Deny ESA in New Hampshire? Your Rights and Next Steps • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Colorado? What Renters Need to Know

Missouri · 2d

Missouri Independent

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Missourians rejected another abortion ban. Republicans say they’re not giving up yet.

Missouri Republicans spent two years trying to reinstate an abortion ban. They emerged from Tuesday’s election with fewer ways to do it — and no plans to stop trying. About 55% of voters rejected Amendment 3, preserving the constitutional right to abortion approved in 2024. Voters also approved Amendment 6, which sharply limits lawmakers’ power […]

Missouri · 1d

KCTV 5

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Grassroots surge and school funding concerns flip Missouri Senate District 8 after two decades of GOP control

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Voters and organizers in Missouri Senate District 8 described frustration, grassroots organizing, and concern about public education in conversations with KCTV5 after Democrat Keri Ingle won a seat that had not been held by a Democrat in two decades. Missouri Senate District 8 covers parts...

Missouri · 2d

Ballotpedia News

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Voters approve two measures to expand the initiative and referendum process and defeat four measures to add requirements or restrictions to the process, with one in California too close to call

As of 2:00 PM EST on Nov. 4, voters approved two measures expanding or preserving the initiative and referendum process and defeated four measures adding requirements to the process, with California Proposition 43, which would add requirements, not yet called. Votes against Proposition 43 are ahead. Earlier this year, North...

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