Secretive Nonprofits Back Governors Around The Country
In Missouri, a nonprofit group affiliated with Gov. Eric Greitens published the personal phone number of a lawmaker who criticized the governor's policies.
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Severe Weather Kills At Least 14 People Across 5 Southern States
People are taking stock of the damage after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes swept through over the weekend. The American Red Cross is calling it the deadliest start to tornado season in nine years.
Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.
In Church-State Playground Brawl, Justices Lean Toward The Church
At Wednesday's oral arguments, a clear majority of justices seemed troubled by a Missouri policy that bars state money from going to religious schools for playground improvements.
Kansas City, Mo., Voters Approve $25 Fine In Easing Of Marijuana Law
Nearly 75 percent of voters approved the ballot initiative, which stands in stark contrast to current Missouri law. The change applies to people caught with 35 grams or less of marijuana.
Missouri Rejects Federal Money In Order To Set Up Its Own Abortion Restrictions
Abortion is already heavily restricted in Missouri, but now the state is cutting more funding to organizations that provide abortions, even though it means rejecting millions of dollars from the feds.
Auditor Faults University Of Missouri System For Handling Of Leader's Exit, Bonus Pay
The state auditor found that $100,000 in retention payments were made to a chancellor who resigned amid controversy, only to be rehired in a new position months later.
As State Budget Revenues Fall Short, Higher Education Faces A Squeeze
At least 24 states have reported that revenues this year have come in weaker than expected, leading to cuts to higher education spending across the country.
Abortion-Rights Groups Challenge Restrictions In Three States
Abortion-rights supporters are going on the offensive to challenge state laws that limit access to abortion, even as they anticipate more restrictions under a Trump administration.
Governor's Races Could Be A Bright Spot For GOP On Election Night
Republicans are expected to pick up control in at least one or two of the 12 gubernatorial races on the ballot, and they could even hit a modern-day record of states they control.