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From cell phone restrictions to anti-intruder door locks and CPR training, a giant school safety package is inching through the Missouri Legislature.

Alisa Nelson talks to the bill sponsor, St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who says if students feel safe, learning happens.

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An invasive fish species is making its presence more known in southeast Missouri.

Missouri Department of Conbservation fisheries biologist David Knuth joins Marshall Griffin to discuss the northern snakehead.

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Missouri could soon have an advocacy office for senior citizen care.

Alisa Nelson talks to Lieutenant Governor David Wassinger, who is talking to the legislature to make the idea a reality.

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Black bears across Missouri are emerging from winter hibernation, and it is critical to be aware when trekking across the state’s outdoors.

Missouri Department of Conservation’s bear biologist, Nate Bowersock, joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today.

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St. Louis County State Senator Tracy McCreery wants to stop some absentee ballots from being tossed out because of partial or illegible signatures on the envelope. 

She joins Marshall Griffin on Show Me Today.

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Paul Temple is an active astronomer and professor at Central Methodist University, and Ashley Byrd looks forward to regular visits with him to learn what’s happening in the heavens, and speaking of, why the POPE’s astronomer is coming to the university in a few days.

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The Trump Administration has given pink slips to the entire staff of a program that helps low-income Americans with their heating and cooling bills.

Alisa Nelson talks to Sandra Padgett, Executive Director of Consumers Council of Missouri, who says the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program assisted about 216-thousand Missourians in budget year 2023.

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A renewed attempt to improve Missouri’s early childcare access has three tax credits that aim to do three things.

Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who says her bill is designed to help families better access childcare, help providers increase the number of childcare slots, and bolster Missouri’s workforce.

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Starting May 7th, you cannot board a plane with your Missouri driver’s license unless it’s REAL ID-compliant.

Trish Vincent, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, joins Marshall Griffin to outline the specifics.

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The stock market has been a rollercoaster ride lately.

Alisa Nelson talks to Travis Ford, a financial advisor with Wall Street Group in Jefferson City, who says not to panic.

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