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The Missouri State Board of Education declined Tuesday to seek the roughly $300 million increase needed to fully fund the state’s public school funding formula next year, opting instead to request lawmakers allocate the same amount schools are receiving this year. #moleg #mogov
Missouri education board declines to seek $300 million increase in school aid • Missouri Independent
The Missouri State Board of Education settled an impasse on the budget by agreeing to cut a proposed increase to schools' state aid.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Missouri Supreme Court finds Denny Hoskins “was in contempt” over congressional maps missouriindependent.com/2026/09/10/m...
Missouri Supreme Court finds Denny Hoskins “was in contempt” over congressional maps • Missouri Independent
The Missouri Supreme Court found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for directing local election officials to use an illegal congressional map.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Missouri Supreme Court finds Denny Hoskins “was in contempt” over congressional maps missouriindependent.com/2026/09/10/m...
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BREAKING: Federal courts conflict on GOP effort to revive gerrymandered Missouri congressional map #moleg #mogov missouriindependent.com/2026/09/08/u...
Federal courts conflict on GOP effort to revive gerrymandered Missouri congressional map • Missouri Independent
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected Missouri Republicans appeal to salvage a congressional district map favoring the GOP.
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September 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
BREAKING: Federal courts conflict on GOP effort to revive gerrymandered Missouri congressional map #moleg #mogov missouriindependent.com/2026/09/08/u...
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BREAKING: US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh denies GOP effort to revive gerrymandered Missouri congressional map #moleg #mogov
US Supreme Court denies GOP effort to revive gerrymandered Missouri congressional map • Missouri Independent
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected Missouri Republicans appeal to salvage a congressional district map favoring the GOP.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Missouri educators voiced concerns Thursday that the state is rushing to roll out an “A” through “F” report card system for public schools without fully considering its provisions. #moleg #mogov
Missouri school leaders concerned ahead of ‘A’ through ‘F’ report card rollout • Missouri Independent
Missouri school administrators share worries about A-F report cards during Department of Elementary and Secondary Education feedback session.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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In Kansas and nationally, an outcry against data center development is rising, with a recent Gallup Poll showing that 48% of Americans "strongly oppose" building data centers in their neighborhood. (@kansasreflector.com)
Kansans fear impacts of data centers despite promise of economic benefits
Data center distrust is so strong that Kansans are putting forward petitions to stop local governments from developing t
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September 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
In Kansas and nationally, an outcry against data center development is rising, with a recent Gallup Poll showing that 48% of Americans "strongly oppose" building data centers in their neighborhood. (@kansasreflector.com)
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Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department got money to restore a range of habitats in the region — including prairies, woodlands and wetlands — to strengthen natural prevention against flooding and pollution.
Johnson County will spend nearly $1.2 million to restore prairies and other habitats
Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department got money to restore a range of habitats in the region — including prairi
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August 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department got money to restore a range of habitats in the region — including prairies, woodlands and wetlands — to strengthen natural prevention against flooding and pollution.
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LMAOOOOOOOOOO somebody finally asked the transphobes if they know any WNBA players besides and NOPE
August 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
LMAOOOOOOOOOO somebody finally asked the transphobes if they know any WNBA players besides and NOPE
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The association supports legislation to put limits on prior authorization for medical services and ending the use of managed care for the state’s Medicaid recipients. #moleg #mogov
'Got to play the game': Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment • Missouri Independent
The Missouri State Medical Association is the state’s newest big political donor after contributing $1.5 million to fund two new PACs.
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August 21, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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The Missouri Supreme Court set Sept. 2 for arguments in the appeals of two ballot measure cases, including a referendum on the state’s gerrymandered congressional map. #moleg #mogov
Missouri Supreme Court sets hearing date for referendum, initiative case appeals • Missouri Independent
The Missouri Supreme Court set Sept. 2 for arguments in the appeals of two ballot measure cases, including a redistricting referendum.
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August 20, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Tomorrow: Join us for our third Fucked Up Fairy Tales screening at Stray Cat! This week we're chilling with Lucile Hadžihalilović's The Ice Tower!
The Ice Tower // Fucked Up Fairy Tales vol II — STRAY CAT FILM CENTER
Lucile Hadžihalilović (Earwig, Innocence, Evolution) brings a little David Lynch and a little French New Extremity to this adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. A fairy tale-obsessed...
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August 18, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Tomorrow: Join us for our third Fucked Up Fairy Tales screening at Stray Cat! This week we're chilling with Lucile Hadžihalilović's The Ice Tower!
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U.S. Geological Survey researchers developed models to better understand the timing and sources contributing to nutrient pollution in streams and rivers. They say their findings can help guide efforts to improve water quality.
Excess nutrients can lie dormant in soil for years before polluting rivers, study finds
U.S. Geological Survey researchers developed models to better understand the timing and sources contributing to nutrient
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August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
U.S. Geological Survey researchers developed models to better understand the timing and sources contributing to nutrient pollution in streams and rivers. They say their findings can help guide efforts to improve water quality.
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After landslide losses for Amendments 4 and 5, the governor is backing a high-stakes abortion measure this fall. #moleg #mogov
Missouri voters crushed two Mike Kehoe priorities. November brings another test • Missouri Independent
Gov. Mike Kehoe wasn’t on the ballot Tuesday. Two of his biggest priorities were, and voters handed them a historic defeat.
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August 10, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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this. stop. direct harm and directly used to bully and also influence political decisions.
Please stop paying for anything Harry Potter. This is where your money is going.
At this point, you're not an ally, you're an abuser and we're your victim.
At this point, you're not an ally, you're an abuser and we're your victim.
August 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
this. stop. direct harm and directly used to bully and also influence political decisions.
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When lawmakers met last summer to pass legislation providing state support for stadiums, they included property tax caps and freezes for 97 of Missouri’s 114 counties. A lawsuit asks for the tax provisions to be thrown out as unconstitutional. #moleg #mogov
Judge promises quick decision on challenge to Missouri property tax caps • Missouri Independent
A Cole County judge said he will rule quickly on a case that will determine if Missouri property tax caps voted on in April take effect.
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July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The KC DSA (mini) voter guide is here for the August 4th primaries!
July 27, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The KC DSA (mini) voter guide is here for the August 4th primaries!
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It’s been nearly 21 years since Missourians living in Springfield could access abortion without driving at least a couple hours. That ended Monday. #moleg #mogov
Abortion returns to southwest Missouri after more than two decades without local access • Missouri Independent
The last time Missourians could access abortion in Springfield was in 2005, before Springfield Healthcare Center closed after three decades in business.
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July 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Amendment 4 puts rural Missouri at center of fight over ballot power missouriindependent.com/2026/07/13/a...
Amendment 4 puts rural Missouri at center of fight over ballot power • Missouri Independent
The Aug. 4 proposal would require citizen-led amendments to win in every congressional district, turning the ballot fight into a debate over who speaks for voters outside Missouri’s big cities
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July 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Amendment 4 puts rural Missouri at center of fight over ballot power missouriindependent.com/2026/07/13/a...
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Missouri Republicans push change that would make it harder to collect taxes on private planes missouriindependent.com/2026/07/10/m...
Missouri Republicans push change that would make it harder to collect taxes on private planes • Missouri Independent
U.S. Rep. Bob Onder wrote the proposal. U.S. Rep. Sam Graves helped advance it. Missouri’s own tax officials say they are already losing the ability to find the planes.
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July 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Missouri Republicans push change that would make it harder to collect taxes on private planes missouriindependent.com/2026/07/10/m...
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I wrote in January 2025 that Mike Parson’s tenure was a caretaker administration with occasional flashes of performative victimhood.
His response to Scott Fitzpatrick’s audit last week is the epilogue that proves the thesis. #moleg #mogov
His response to Scott Fitzpatrick’s audit last week is the epilogue that proves the thesis. #moleg #mogov
I once wrote that two moments explained Mike Parson's tenure. Make it three • Missouri Independent
The former governor spent years fighting the release of public records. A closeout audit found his office didn't keep them at all.
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July 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Have you heard?!
@demsocialists.bsky.social passed 120,000 members, making us the largest socialist organization in United States history and surpassing the Socialist Party of America under Eugene Debs, which reached its peak dues-paying membership in 1912.
join dsa: act.dsausa.org/donate/membe...
@demsocialists.bsky.social passed 120,000 members, making us the largest socialist organization in United States history and surpassing the Socialist Party of America under Eugene Debs, which reached its peak dues-paying membership in 1912.
join dsa: act.dsausa.org/donate/membe...
July 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Have you heard?!
@demsocialists.bsky.social passed 120,000 members, making us the largest socialist organization in United States history and surpassing the Socialist Party of America under Eugene Debs, which reached its peak dues-paying membership in 1912.
join dsa: act.dsausa.org/donate/membe...
@demsocialists.bsky.social passed 120,000 members, making us the largest socialist organization in United States history and surpassing the Socialist Party of America under Eugene Debs, which reached its peak dues-paying membership in 1912.
join dsa: act.dsausa.org/donate/membe...
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While Missouri lawmakers did not advance bills to restrict data centers or regulate their water and energy usage, more communities are speaking out and passing their own local moratoriums and restrictions. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Missouri lawmakers passed nothing on data centers, but more residents are 'demanding' rules
While Missouri lawmakers did not advance bills to restrict data centers or regulate their water and energy usage, more communities are speaking out and passing their own local moratoriums and restrictions. Next year's session will bring more chances for state legislation.
www.kcur.org
July 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
While Missouri lawmakers did not advance bills to restrict data centers or regulate their water and energy usage, more communities are speaking out and passing their own local moratoriums and restrictions. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
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Check out digital versions of all 4 of our zines about the World Cup's impact on us as Kansas Citians! Our art team has worked tirelessly on them, and we're really proud of the result.
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June 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Check out digital versions of all 4 of our zines about the World Cup's impact on us as Kansas Citians! Our art team has worked tirelessly on them, and we're really proud of the result.
bit.ly/notagametous
bit.ly/notagametous
Lawsuit challenges Missouri ballot plan to phase out income tax, expand sales tax missouriindependent.com/2026/05/14/l...
Lawsuit challenges Missouri ballot plan to phase out income tax, expand sales tax • Missouri Independent
A lawsuit seeks to knock a proposed constitutional amendment off Missouri’s ballot involving expanded sales taxes and reduced income taxes.
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May 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Lawsuit challenges Missouri ballot plan to phase out income tax, expand sales tax missouriindependent.com/2026/05/14/l...
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I'm a reasonable moderate (lower the age to 70, kicking off the oldest Republican)
May 9, 2026 at 2:05 AM
I'm a reasonable moderate (lower the age to 70, kicking off the oldest Republican)