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Missouri will soon develop language standards for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The effort is a result of a bill passed this year by the Missouri Legislature that included language to require the standards.

State Senator Greg Razer of Kansas City led this effort. Alisa Nelson talks to him about the new law that takes effect soon.

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We are well informed that Missouri is currently in the midst of a drought.

However, the University of Missouri’s head climatologist, Anthony Lupo, says that upcoming climate patterns may produce above-average rainfall in August.

He joins Cameron Conner to discuss the changing weather patterns from La Nina to El Nino. 

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Shoppers won’t have to pay state OR local sales tax in Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday time this weekend.

Alisa Nelson talks to Lindsey Davis, general manager of East Hills Shopping Center in St. Joseph, about sales taxes being waived in all Missouri cities, counties, and special tax districts this Friday through midnight on Sunday. 

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The University of Missouri has a Health Neuroscience Center, which researches ways to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for drug addiction to improve mental health and well-being.

The center is recruiting adults to participate in a research study that explores the effects of behavioral therapy on cigarette smoking.

The center’s Director, Brett Froeliger talks with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today. 

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The Missouri Public Defender System is out recruiting attorneys to help residents who cannot afford an attorney.

Alisa Nelson catches up with Mary Fox, director of the Missouri Public Defender System.

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A wide-sweeping AG omnibus bill that passed the Missouri Legislature was recently signed into law by Governor Mike Parson.

Senator Karla Eslinger talks with Anthony Morabith on her Senate Bill 138.

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A law we can all get behind: no texting while driving.

Missouri and Montana are the last remaining states to not ban texting while driving. On August 28th, Montana will stand alone.

State Senator Greg Razor of Kansas City talks with Alisa Nelson.

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Missouri has created mobile custody units to help battle the corrections officer shortages within the state’s prison system.

Alisa Nelson talks to Travis Terry, with the Missouri Department of Corrections, about these special units.

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