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The Senate has passed a House bill that would forbid state funding from going to Planned Parenthood. Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, who carried the bill, wants to ban Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.

Coleman tells Anthony Morabith that she hopes the effort can be enshrined in state statute after previous legal attempts have failed.

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A southwest Missouri county has brought to life three acres of land by creating a space to honor local World War Two heroes and many others.

Alisa Nelson talks to Joe Davis, of the Barton County Memorial Park.

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A bill making its way through the legislative process would change Missouri’s tobacco regulations.

Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor, St. Louis State Representative Brad Christ.

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The Missouri Department of Conservation sampled and tested more than 37,000 deer for chronic wasting disease from this past July through April. Out of the 37,000 deer, 162 tested positive.

Deb Hudman is the Wildlife Health Program Supervisor at Conservation, and she explains what the latest numbers mean for Missouri’s deer population and hunting.

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The Missouri Legislature has passed its second bill of the session – a controversial education package. It would expand access to private schooling, allow Boone County to open charter schools, increase the minimum teacher salary, and restrict four-day school weeks, among other things.

Rep. Phil Christofanelli, R-St. Peters, led the bill through the House. He chats with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today.

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Whiteman Air Force Base is on a mission to help military kids adjust to life in Missouri.

Alisa Nelson talks to Colonel Keith Butler, the commander of the base.

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Missouri Courts are taking civics lessons seriously by bringing the actual courtroom in some cases to the public, schools, and colleges.

The courts of appeals on the eastern side of the state are taking a trial to Girls State and Boys State this summer. Chief Judge of this district, Thomas Clark, tells Ashley Byrd about his job and how judges are helping educate the public.

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The National Science Foundation has awarded a University of Missouri researcher over $500,000 to address hidden hunger. Over 2 billion people suffer from it, a type of malnutrition where people lack essential micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals.

Kiruba Krishnaswamy joins Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today to talk about how it’s not about lack of access to food, it’s about access to the right food.

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The Eight Dimensions of Wellness emphasizes various aspects of well-being, recognizing that individual health and happiness are influenced by multiple factors. 

Rachel Jones, Director of Trauma Service at the Missouri Department of Mental Health, joins us to explain how you can integrate practices that promote wellness in each dimension to contribute to your overall health and happiness.

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The University of Missouri is projecting a 19.8% drop in net farm income for the Show-Me State this year. The Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook says the decline is due to declining market receipts and lower crop prices. The report looks at projected farm financial indicators, including receipts, production expenses, and other components that affect net income. The report estimates that Missouri’s net farm income will increase in 2025 and 2026.

Anthony Morabith chats with Scott Brown at the University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center.

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