The COVID-19 pandemic ignited a fierce debate in Missouri over local control and the powers local health agencies have to mandate masks, closures, or capacity limits.
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"This brings justice — finally — to a man who has tragically suffered so greatly as a result of this wrongful conviction."
"I will not stand idly by while Moberly Public Schools stonewalls parents from having a say in their child’s education, and that’s why we filed suit today."
Economists told lawmakers Monday broadband investments were key to keeping college graduates and remote workers in Missouri.
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The Fox C-6 School District Board of Education voted this week to use the district’s internal case data rather than the county’s when considering health policies.
The resolution would become moot if the federal mandate is rescinded or struck down.
Missouri is now tracking COVID-19 cases among vaccinated individuals, known as breakthrough cases, as part of its statewide dashboard.
"It’s an exciting time in the broadband space, and I’m looking forward to seeing how all these funds and grants get us closer to bridging the digital divide in Missouri."
Missouri officials have processed about 23,000 requests for a waiver from repaying non-fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment overpayments.