Community calendar: July 19-22
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Democrat seeking Senate seat outraises Hawley in second quarter
The real fireworks in the U.S. Senate race won’t begin until after the Aug. 6 primary, but it looks like it could be quite a show.
Abortion, minimum wage campaigns on track for fall ballot in Missouri, early reports indicate
By Anna Spoerre Missouri Independent Citizen-led ballot measures to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri constitution and mandate paid sick leave and an increased minimum… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Survivors of childhood abuse ask for trial for former Missouri boarding school owner
By Annelise Hanshaw Missouri Independent Survivors of abuse are asking Missouri’s attorney general to proceed with the trial of the co-owner of Circle of Hope… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Republican candidate for Missouri treasurer criticizes new GOP-backed voucher expansion
JEFFERSON CITY — A Republican running for Missouri treasurer is drawing attention for her criticism of an education voucher expansion Gov. Mike Parson signed earlier this year.
Fate of Missouri's gag order about ivermectin in the hands of a federal judge
By Suzanne King Kansas City Beacon A politically charged Missouri law that would prevent pharmacists from counseling patients or doctors about ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, two… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Transgender center at St. Louis Children's Hospital to close, whistleblower says
ST. LOUIS — The woman who created a national firestorm with her allegations about the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital said Tuesday that the center would permanently close.
Dark money group donates to 3 Missouri Democrats who voted for private school vouchers
By Blythe Bernhard St. Louis Post-Dispatch JEFFERSON CITY — All three Democratic state representatives who voted in April to expand private school vouchers in Missouri… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Documentary filmmaker marks 50th anniversary of Ozark Music Festival with local showings
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the infamous Ozark Music Festival, a one-time event at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia.
Three vie for Republican nomination for local Missouri Senate seat
With Independence Democrat John Rizzo term-limited, the Missouri Senate District 11 seat is open for this election cycle, and four candidates are vying for the seat.