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Missouri Independent

News & Issues

Smithville Nonprofit Seeks to Become ‘Epicenter of the School-Choice Movement’

Before his death, Stanley Herzog’s largesse bankrolled a generation of GOP candidates. His company still pours money into politics, but his fortune is now focused on expanding ‘Christ-centered K-12 education.’

by Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

Push for Expanded Missouri Gambling Puts Casinos, Video Operators in Opposing Camps

Video lottery promoters offer report indicating state would gain much more than with sports betting in first five years

by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

Study: More than 80% of Missouri, 60% of Kansas Kids Have Lead in Their Blood

Massive national study published in JAMA Pediatrics this week

by Allison Kite

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