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The St. Louis County PD has faced lawsuits over issuing 'wanteds' instead of getting an arrest warrant approved by a judge.

After a policy change in 2018, misdemeanor wanteds saw a steep fall of more than 80%, and numbers have stayed at those lower levels since:
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Two coalitions are hoping to put abortion on the 2024 ballot in Missouri, where virtually all abortions are illegal.

Missouri Independent reports on what you should know about the initiative petitions: stlpr.org/government-pol…

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St. Louis’ strong and established agriculture and biosciences industries got a boost earlier this year when a nonprofit formed to run 39° North.

Here's what lies ahead for the innovation district: stlpr.org/economy-busine…

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In this St. Louis on the Air episode: Members of the Jewish community in St. Louis grapple with their feelings around the Israel-Hamas war — and the calls for a cease-fire in Gaza.
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Residents in Cahokia Heights hoped money from the $50 million in COVID relief would fix the city’s decrepit flood and waste systems.

Only $855,000 was used to replace the existing water tower. Now residents allege racial bias in its county's spending:
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New on St. Louis Public Radio: A group of residents in what used to be Centreville allege St. Clair County violated the Civil Rights Act by not spending enough of its federal COVID relief money on the city’s decrepit flood and waste water systems.
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A Missouri investigative team has helped locate 628 foster kids this year who were missing from state custody in Missouri, state lawmakers were informed earlier this week.

— Via Missouri Independent stlpr.org/government-pol…

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NEW: St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore announces his run for a full, four-year term in 2024.

Gov. Mike Parson appointed Gore to fill out the term of Kim Gardner after her resignation: stlpr.org/government-pol…

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As Missouri reassesses the enrollment of more than 1 million recipients, advocates say systemic flaws have escalated into a crisis for the most vulnerable.

Via KFF Health News stlpr.org/health-science…

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A recently filed lawsuit claims Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey does not have the legal authority to demand access to patient records at the Washington University Transgender Center.

— Via Missouri Independent
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With Illinois' assault weapons registration looming on January 1, questions remain on which guns are banned, how to file disclosures and what happens next.

Capitol News Illinois breaks down what you should know about the state's assault weapons bans: stlpr.org/government-pol…

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.Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available for Illinois families.

In addition to funding the program this year, lawmakers also approved an initiative that will provide $250 million this year for early childhood programs.

— Via Capitol News Illinois stlpr.org/education/2023…

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.LindenwoodUniversity in St. Charles will eliminate 10 of its sports programs — and the decision won’t be reversed.

Players said teammates and coaches were blindsided by the announcement: stlpr.org/education/2023…

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This year, Illinois banned assault weapons.

As someone who grew up around guns, I've never been clear on what people mean when they say 'assault weapon.'

So I spent the past few weeks trying to figure out just how to explain what is (and isn't) banned in Illinois.

This year, Illinois banned assault weapons. As someone who grew up around guns, I've never been clear on what people mean when they say 'assault weapon.' So I spent the past few weeks trying to figure out just how to explain what is (and isn't) banned in Illinois.
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In this St. Louis on the Air episode: Listeners shared their memories of St. Louis’ gone-but-not-forgotten past as author Cameron Collins discussed the second edition of his book, 'Lost Treasures of St. Louis.'

What place do you miss most?
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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore gave a six-month update on the state of his office today — and emphasized that while it's clearing the backlog of cases, more staff members are needed.

Here's what changed in the last six months: stlpr.org/law-order/2023…

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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore gave a six-month update on the state of his office today, and emphasized that while it's clearing the backlog of cases, more staff members are needed.

Here's what's changed in the last six months: stlpr.org/law-order/2023…

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