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Show-Me Democracy Curtailed
Initiative petitions let Missouri voters make policy, but some lawmakers say they're gone too far
Missouri is one of 26 states that uses an initiative petition process.
Everybody Against China Land Grab
Bipartisan group of lawmakers push to restrict foreign ownership of Missouri farmland * Missouri Independent
Citing concerns about the environment, food security and the fate of family farmers, Missouri legislators have filed several bills that would restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land . Both Democratic and Republican senators have pre-filed bills ahead of the January start of the 2023 Missouri General Assembly session to halt foreign purchases of Missouri farmland.
Gender ID Talking Points Shared
Transgender Kansans face energized enemies. The words you use can make a difference. - Kansas Reflector
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Iridescent Riffel is a graduate student studying higher education administration at the University of Kansas, where she serves as both an academic adviser and assistant complex director.
Show-Me Tech War Cont'd
No immunity for Big Tech or amnesty for illegal immigrants, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley argues
Big Tech companies should no longer be immune from lawsuits over "illegal content" on social media sites, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley told The Heartlander Thursday. And no amnesty for illegal immigrants should be rushed through Congress this year either, he says. "My view is, no more blank checks and free lunches for the Big Tech companies.
Anybody Asking About FIFA
When the World Cup comes to Kansas City, tough questions will follow - Kansas Reflector
With Kansas City hosting games for the 2026 event, our region will be dipped into that World Cup stew. As local journalists, many of us will decide how to cover it.
Abortion Politicking Redux
Dole Institute panel: GOP dominance submarined by demise of Roe vs. Wade, Trump's unruly politics - Kansas Reflector
LAWRENCE - A panel of political strategists and journalists said unraveling of abortion rights by the U.S. Supreme Court and antics of former President Donald Trump recast the 2022 election cycle to save Democrats from humiliating Republican seizure of both the U.S. House and Senate.
Check Out Latest Front In Culture War
Kansas town's library lease renewed after months of debate about LGBTQ content - Kansas Reflector
ST. MARYS - The Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library's lease is safe for another year, following community uproar and legal pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas. The Saint Marys City Commission voted to extend the lease, without restrictions, during a meeting Tuesday night.
Tossing Out Cases
Missouri Republicans file bills to automate expungements for non-violent offenses * Missouri Independent
Crista Hogan estimates tens of thousands of people in Greene County are eligible to clean their criminal records of old non-violent misdemeanor and felony offenses - offenses she says limits their access to good-paying jobs and safe housing. But under state law, it requires people to file an arduous petition in court, along with a $250 fee.
NEVER Understanding Algorithms
Who needs college algebra? Kansas universities may rethink math requirements
WICHITA, Kansas - At most Kansas colleges and universities, students face required classes - or the proficiency tests to get out of them - to earn a bachelor's degree. Including college algebra. It's a long-held requirement and often daunting. About one in three Kansas students fails college algebra the first time around.
Mommy Dearest Deets
Missouri launches pregnancy-associated deaths dashboard
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced Thursday it has launched a dashboard for pregnancy-associated deaths. The which can be found on the department's website, reports on the data from the Maternal Mortality Review Committee from 2017-2019.
Now Hiring Newsie Fundraisers
Help Wanted: KPR Is Looking for a New Statehouse Reporter
Friday, December 9th, 2022, by J. Schafer Kansas Public Radio Seeks Kansas Statehouse Bureau Chief To Join KPR's Award-Winning Team TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Kansas Public Radio, located at the University of Kansas, is looking for a Kansas Statehouse Bureau Chief to cover all aspects of state government in Topeka for KPR and its reporting partners.
Show-Me Sneak Peek . . .
Missouri lawmakers prefile bills for 2023 legislative session
Early bills signal a continued focus on school sports, gun access and women’s health care, among other topics.
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