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Missouri senator balances anti-abortion advocacy and bipartisan policy
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (856+ words) WASHINGTON " With the end of President Donald Trump's term in view and the Republican Party looking for its next generation of leaders, Missouri's senior U. S. Sen. Josh Hawley is appealing to an unusual combination of constituencies. He's done so even when…...
State personhood legislation reflects national effort
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (313+ words) Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY " Earlier this session the Senate Emerging Issues Committee heard a bill restricting abortion from conception. The "personhood" bill would outlaw all abortion within the state including cases such as incest and rape. Javascript is required for…...
March March takes True/False by storm
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (384+ words) Ninth Street was filled with parade participants in creative costumes and excited spectators Friday for the annual March March. Parade partakers celebrated the festival with bubbles, music and dancing for the annual event, which serves as the "kick off parade,…...
Bill allowing pregnant women to divorce given initial support in the House
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (358+ words) columbiamissourian. com A combined bill allowing pregnant women to be granted a divorce was given preliminary approval by the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Currently in Missouri, it is common for a judge to delay the granting of a divorce…...