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House passes bill to give secretary of state election fraud investigation powers The Missouri Secretary of State may be given additional subpoena power to investigate complaints of election fraud.

The Missouri Secretary of State may be given additional subpoena power to investigate complaints of election fraud.

08.03.2026 03:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: The band Dubb Nubb makes music using blood harmony St. Louis-based band Dubb Nubb will be performing at True/False Film Fest's Sunday Afternoon Eastside Showcase.

St. Louis-based band Dubb Nubb will be performing at True/False Film Fest's Sunday Afternoon Eastside Showcase.

07.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A-F grading scale for Missouri schools heads to Senate despite pushback from lawmakers, educators Missouri lawmakers argue that the state education officials must make it easier for families to understand students' academic performance. Educators believe it disproportionately punishes districts serving socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

Missouri lawmakers argue that the state education officials must make it easier for families to understand students' academic performance. Educators believe it disproportionately punishes districts serving socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

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'I really do think this is a festival that rewards curiosity': True/False Residency Critics on how to watch a documentary Three professional film critics sat down with KBIA to discuss True/False and how to approach documentaries from a critical lens.

Three professional film critics sat down with KBIA to discuss True/False and how to approach documentaries from a critical lens.

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Missouri House passes second attempt at legislation changing property tax policies The Missouri House initially perfected the bill last month but sent it back to committee, where the measure was ultimately split into two pieces of legislation.

The Missouri House initially perfected the bill last month but sent it back to committee, where the measure was ultimately split into two pieces of legislation.

07.03.2026 03:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hawley co-sponsors bills to ban companies from buying single-family homes Hawley is sponsoring the bills with Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley.

Hawley is sponsoring the bills with Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley.

06.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: In 'No Mean City,' Belfast grapples with modernization Filmmaker Ross McClean discusses his film "No Mean City," making its U.S. premiere at True/False Film Fest.

Filmmaker Ross McClean discusses his film "No Mean City," making its U.S. premiere at True/False Film Fest.

06.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: Uncovering what it means to be an 'American Doctor' in Gaza Director Poh Si Teng and subject Dr. Feroze Sidwha discuss "American Doctor," playing at True/False Film Fest.

Director Poh Si Teng and subject Dr. Feroze Sidwha discuss "American Doctor," playing at True/False Film Fest.

06.03.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missouri House sends $3.2B supplemental spending bill to governor’s desk The supplemental spending bill, which pushes total state appropriations to almost $55 billion, was the first legislation sent to Kehoe's desk.

The supplemental spending bill, which pushes total state appropriations to almost $55 billion, was the first legislation sent to Kehoe's desk.

06.03.2026 03:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: Sraiyanti Haricharan makes her directorial debut with 'Auto Queens' Filmmaker Sraiyanti Haricharan discusses her film 'Auto Queens,' playing at this year's True/False Film Fest.

Filmmaker Sraiyanti Haricharan discusses her film 'Auto Queens,' playing at this year's True/False Film Fest.

05.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Missouri legislators are concerned about artificial intelligence, want regulations A Senate committee heard testimony Wednesday on legislation that would require watermarks on AI-generated content and target chatbots that provide mental health advice.

A Senate committee heard testimony Wednesday on legislation that would require watermarks on AI-generated content and target chatbots that provide mental health advice.

05.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senate looks to fully ban controversial reading instruction system After legislation prohibiting three-cueing as a primary instructional method passed last year, legislators are now aiming for an outright ban.

After legislation prohibiting three-cueing as a primary instructional method passed last year, legislators are now aiming for an outright ban.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers searches for solutions to curb Lower Missouri River flooding Due to extreme flooding of the Lower Missouri River in the past few decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring several options to help curb this flooding.

Due to extreme flooding of the Lower Missouri River in the past few decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring several options to help curb this flooding.

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Restrictions drive Missouri nurse practitioners to neighboring states The 2022 Missouri Nursing Workforce report says around 7% Missouri nurses work out of state, of whom 5% work in bordering states β€” a trend advocates say continues to grow.

The 2022 Missouri Nursing Workforce report says around 7% Missouri nurses work out of state, of whom 5% work in bordering states β€” a trend advocates say continues to grow.

04.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: This film is about more than 'How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps' Filmmaker Carolina GonzΓ‘lez Valencia discusses her film, How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

Filmmaker Carolina GonzΓ‘lez Valencia discusses her film, How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

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Shopping around for power: Bill aims to break up electric utilities Some Missouri lawmakers say a free market for energy could curb prices.

Some Missouri lawmakers say a free market for energy could curb prices.

04.03.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As Trump launches Iran attack, here's what area legislators are saying President Donald Trump launched "major combat operations" in Iran without asking for approval from Congress.

President Donald Trump launched "major combat operations" in Iran without asking for approval from Congress.

04.03.2026 03:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: MarΓ­a Luisa Santos balances awe and grief in 'Endlings' Filmmaker MarΓ­a Luisa Santos discusses her short film, Endlings, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

Filmmaker MarΓ­a Luisa Santos discusses her short film, Endlings, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

03.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: Class is in session at the 'TCB: Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing' Filmmakers Monica Henriquez and Louis Massiah discuss their film TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

Filmmakers Monica Henriquez and Louis Massiah discuss their film TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

03.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: Coming of age at a 'School for Defectors' Filmmaker Jeremy Workman discusses his film School for Defectors, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

Filmmaker Jeremy Workman discusses his film School for Defectors, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.

03.03.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Columbia Regional Airport to expand its facility, operations The airport saw a record number of of passengers in 2025.

The airport saw a record number of of passengers in 2025.

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Newfound protein in plants can increase resilience against droughts Following a winter drought, this protein can ensure deeper water absorption and proper growth during environmental stress.

Following a winter drought, this protein can ensure deeper water absorption and proper growth during environmental stress.

02.03.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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True/False Conversations: The band ESG comes to Missouri for the first time on its final tour ESG will perform in Missouri for the first time since its formation as part of The Blue Note Dance Party during True/False Film Fest.

ESG will perform in Missouri for the first time since its formation as part of The Blue Note Dance Party during True/False Film Fest.

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Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act could return this year Missouri Republicans are working to revive bills limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement over gun control matters. Courts struck down the original law in 2024.

Missouri Republicans are working to revive bills limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement over gun control matters. Courts struck down the original law in 2024.

02.03.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement would cover tens of thousands of cancer claims The settlement, which would resolve legal claims that the agribusiness giant's weedkiller caused a type of cancer, still needs the approval of a judge.

The settlement, which would resolve legal claims that the agribusiness giant's weedkiller caused a type of cancer, still needs the approval of a judge.

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Hispanic residents and allies gather in Jefferson City to advocate for their communities With rising fears of federal immigration enforcement in the state, attendees at the annual Hispanic Capitol Day urged Missouri legislators to pay attention to their Hispanic constituents.

With rising fears of federal immigration enforcement in the state, attendees at the annual Hispanic Capitol Day urged Missouri legislators to pay attention to their Hispanic constituents.

01.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some Missouri motorists may soon be able to register their cars for five years The Missouri House unanimously approved the registration legislation Monday for vehicles less than six years old.

The Missouri House unanimously approved the registration legislation Monday for vehicles less than six years old.

01.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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State Sen. Travis Fitzwater leaving legislature to lead Missouri Technology Corp. The Callaway County Republican's departure sets up a race for an open seat that includes a part of St. Charles County.

The Callaway County Republican's departure sets up a race for an open seat that includes a part of St. Charles County.

01.03.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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State could follow feds, restrict payments for some college majors Sen. Rick Brattin's (R-Harrisonville) bill would label some education programs low-earning, preventing them from getting state funding.

Sen. Rick Brattin's (R-Harrisonville) bill would label some education programs low-earning, preventing them from getting state funding.

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Measles vaccine exemptions have been increasing across Missouri Reports show that Missouri has a 5.20% MMR vaccine exemption rate as of 2024, up from 3.5% in 2023.

Reports show that Missouri has a 5.20% MMR vaccine exemption rate as of 2024, up from 3.5% in 2023.

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