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A Republican lawmaker has filed a bill intending to provide tax relief to residents. The legislation from Representative Louis Riggs of northeastern Missouri’s Hannibal proposes an income tax deduction for every dollar paid in personal property tax.

He tells Anthony Morabith that he wants to offer a dollar-for-dollar deduction.

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Missouri patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal disease might be able to request and receive a prescription for medication to end their lives.

Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis state Representative Ian Mackey, who says his bill aims to help these patients die with dignity.

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Jim McCarty and Craig Moeller join the program to talk about Missouri’s Electric Cooperative’s stories on their linemen who volunteered their time and set up electricity in villages in Bolivia and Guatemala.

They share the logistical challenges like altitude and terrain, living conditions, and food for volunteers as well as memorable experiences from their trips.

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A new University of Missouri study looks to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia. The research found that they’re more likely to experience unnecessary hospital transfers, which costs the U.S. healthcare system over $2 billion each year.

Sinclair School of Nursing assistant professor Kim Powell tells Anthony Morabith that documenting advanced care planning early when residents can still communicate their preferences is key.

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Missouri is recruiting and retaining teachers at a higher level.

Alisa Nelson talks to Assistant State Education Commissioner Paul Katnik, who says the teacher shortage is far from over, but the recruitment and retention approach is working.

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At last week's Missouri Governor inauguration, Kanas City Mayor Quinton Lucas was among several high-profile audience members.

He talks about what he wants to see from Mike Kehoe.

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M.A.R.C.H. Executive Director Dawn Kuhlman joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today to help share what services Mo Saves offers for victims of domestic violence.

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The Missouri House of Representatives has a new leader – Republican Jonathan Patterson of Lee’s Summit.

Alisa Nelson talks with him about life in South Korea, then in Blue Springs, and now in the Missouri Capitol.

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The U.S. Army’s female telephone operators who helped to win World War One are being recognized more than a century later.

Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, whose bill has been signed to salute the women who connected the front lines with their commanders.

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The Georgetown Center for Education and Workforce says that by 2030, 72% of all new jobs will require education after high school. Data from 2021 shows that nearly 21% of Missourians over the age of 25 have had some college, but no degree.

Rep. Louis Riggs tells Anthony Morabith that he hopes to address that issue because of AI’s growing popularity.

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