In a rare instance of triumph for Missouri Democrats, an effort to raise the bar to amend the state constitution — a central GOP priority — was defeated.
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Despite the rise of gun violence in America, few medical guidelines exist on removing bullets from survivors’ bodies — leaving lasting impacts for survivors.
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Illinois law enforcement's burden of proof in concealed carry violations is also on the table.
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A wide-ranging education bill signed by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson last week will further press a reduced education budget with mandated lunch for preschoolers and items causing anxiety about the future.
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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones’ State of the City speech reflected the investment the city has made with American Rescue Plan Act dollars, but also a level of uncertainty about its financial future due to pending lawsuits over the 1% earnings tax.
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The chief community health officer at SSM Health hopes that a joint effort of local hospital systems will result in improved health outcomes in St. Louis.
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The new wellness center, once completed, will offer a place to help men recover from addiction in a region that only has a handful of detox beds.
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Lawmakers have until 6 p.m. Friday to finish work before adjournment.
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Dunn was convicted for a 1990 deadly shooting of a teen in St. Louis. Others involved in the case later admitted they lied about Dunn’s involvement. No DNA ever tied Dunn to the murder.
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This year saw one of the wettest Aprils on record in Missouri, which is welcome during the state’s ongoing drought.
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St. Louis University's student government unanimously passed a resolution urging the school to address its history of slavery and compensate descendants for long-standing harm.
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