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PhRMA’s Senior Director on 340B: ‘State and federal investigations have shown 340B is often exploited for profit’ as scrutiny grows in Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 23, 2025

Reid Porter, senior director of state public affairs at PhRMA, said state and federal probes reveal 340B is misused for profit and called for reforms to curb middlemen’s influence — a debate gaining traction in Missouri.

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Hawley introduces bills to fund SNAP and farm programs during shutdown

By C. M. Luna | Oct 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced two bills aimed at maintaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and farm programs during the ongoing government shutdown.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Missouri employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024?

By C. L. Hart | Oct 22, 2025

All 14 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in Missouri, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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FOIA request sent to Harris-Stowe State University regarding board member information on October 22, 2025

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Harris-Stowe State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

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Saint Louis University study links frequent heartburn to increased risk for alcohol use disorder

By S. O. Fowler | Oct 22, 2025

A recent study from Saint Louis University has found that people who experience frequent heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), are at a higher risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) within two years.

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Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit to block referendum on redistricting plan

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 22, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a federal lawsuit aiming to block efforts by out-of-state groups to challenge the state’s recently enacted congressional redistricting plan.

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Missouri contractor faces felony charges for alleged home repair fraud

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 22, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced felony charges against Jeffrey K. Griffin, who operates Griffin Quality Construction, for allegedly defrauding homeowners in Jackson County.

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Missouri contractor sentenced for home remodeling fraud, ordered to pay over $60,000 restitution

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 22, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Brandon Ward, the owner of Insight Contractors, has been sentenced for his role in a home remodeling scheme that defrauded two Missouri homeowners.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Missouri's case count rises as of week ending Oct. 4

By P. T. Askew | Oct 22, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 27.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Missouri employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

By C. L. Hart | Oct 21, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in Missouri were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Schmitt schedules judiciary subcommittee hearing on politically motivated attacks

By C. M. Luna | Oct 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), who serves as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, will preside over a hearing on October 28, 2025, focusing on politically motivated violence.

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Governor Kehoe appoints four to state boards, commissions, and county office

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 20, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced four new appointments to state and county positions in Missouri.

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Federal Reserve economist Charles Gascon to headline multi-chamber breakfast in St. Louis

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 18, 2025

Twenty-one chambers of commerce from the St. Louis metropolitan area will gather for the 2025 Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast on November 6 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel.

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Holladay Distillery expands storage capacity as part of ongoing tradition

By M. A. Herring | Oct 18, 2025

Holladay Distillery, located in Weston, Missouri, traces its origins to a limestone spring first discovered by Lewis and Clark during their 1804 expedition.

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Court decision allows Amendment 3 to proceed with certified ballot language

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 18, 2025

Cole County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of the State of Missouri in the case Fitz-James v. Hoskins, allowing House Joint Resolution 73 (HJR 73) to proceed to the ballot as Amendment 3.

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Missouri Attorney General seeks removal of St. Louis sheriff after new federal charges

By M. A. Herring | Oct 18, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has called for the removal of St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery following new federal charges filed against him this week.

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U.S. Senate HELP committee to hold hearing on federal drug program impacting 75 MO hospitals.

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 17, 2025

The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on October 23, 2025, to examine the growth of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and its effects on patients and hospitals.

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Hawley defends scrutiny of data center impact on Missouri electricity rates

By C. M. Luna | Oct 17, 2025

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has responded to criticism from Missouri State Senate President Pro Tempore Cindy O’Laughlin, who had described his concerns over rising utility costs in the state as “misleading.” In a statement, Hawley said O’Laughlin...

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St. Louis University announces events honoring Jhumpa Lahiri with literary award

By B. M. Long | Oct 16, 2025

Saint Louis University is set to honor Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri with the St. Louis Literary Award in 2026.

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NFIB Missouri director discusses declining small business optimism on Wake Up Missouri

By M. A. Herring | Oct 16, 2025

In a recent interview on Wake Up Missouri, Brad Jones, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Missouri, spoke about the results of NFIB's latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) survey.