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Missouri AG spends $167,000 in state funds on abortion PSA ahead of November vote
The statewide television and radio spot was developed with help from an anti-abortion medical group and will air through Sept. 30
‘Got to play the game’: Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
The Missouri State Medical Association, representing doctors since 1850, has not used its own funds for political donations since 2014. The $1.5 million donated to Asclepius PAC and Patients First PAC is one of the largest political contributions this year
Judge rejects plan that would make it harder to change initiatives passed by Missouri voters
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had blocked the Respect Missouri Voters initiative, saying it had too many subjects and constrained the legislature's power.
Missouri prepares for final marijuana microbusiness lottery under tougher rules
The state will draw 77 applicants Sept. 9 as regulators use a new vetting process designed to prevent the ownership problems that plagued earlier rounds
Missouri Head Start providers weigh Trump administration changes
The administration says eliminating more than 1,400 federal requirements could save billions of dollars and make Head Start available to more children from low-income homes. Missouri providers say some rules are burdensome, but question if deregulation can solve the state’s…