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Missouri joins coalition urging Meta to address violent terror content after Israel attack lawsuit

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 9, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has joined a coalition of states calling on Meta Platforms, Inc. to address the spread of violent terrorist content on Facebook and Instagram.

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Senator Schmitt urges State Department to label Antifa foreign terrorist organization

By C. M. Luna | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has formally requested that the State Department designate Antifa as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

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Senator Schmitt highlights Missouri defense investments in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced several provisions in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that aim to support Missouri’s military installations and defense industry, while...

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Governor orders flags at half-staff for fallen Army officer Andrew Cully

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 8, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has directed that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings throughout Missouri on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew "Drew" Gunnison Cully.

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Court upholds Missouri parental consent laws after legal challenge

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 8, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that the Jackson County Circuit Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's parental consent laws related to abortion for minors.

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Senator Schmitt leads Senate hearing on tech company cooperation with federal agencies over online speech

By C. M. Luna | Oct 8, 2025

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) chaired a Senate Commerce Committee hearing in Washington to discuss concerns about government influence over online speech and the role of social media companies in moderating content.

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Senate passes resolution honoring servicemembers in Operation Midnight Hammer

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt's (R-MO) resolution honoring the B-2 pilots and all servicemembers involved in Operation Midnight Hammer has passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Missouri's case count rises as of week ending Sept. 20

By P. T. Askew | Oct 7, 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. 13.

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Patients Rising co-founder on 340B drug pricing program, which operates in Missouri: ‘Patients are getting screwed when it comes to their collection practices’

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2025

Terry Wilcox, Co-Founder and Chief Mission Officer of Patients Rising, said the 340B program “is running like a cash cow” for many nonprofit hospitals operating in Missouri and that “patients are getting screwed” by their collection practices.

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Court blocks Biden Administration from redirecting border wall funds after Missouri lawsuit

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 7, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a federal court has blocked the Biden Administration from redirecting funds originally allocated for constructing barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Missouri Attorney General announces felony indictments in St. Louis area Medicaid fraud cases

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 7, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a Cole County grand jury has returned indictments in four cases involving alleged Medicaid fraud in the St. Louis area.

GeoFutures unveils strategic plan aiming for global leadership in geospatial innovation

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 7, 2025

GeoFutures, an initiative of Greater St. Louis, Inc., has released a new Strategic Roadmap aimed at further developing the region's geospatial technology sector.

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British Airways announces direct flights between St. Louis and London starting April 2026

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 7, 2025

St. Louis will soon have new nonstop flights to London, as British Airways has announced plans to operate service between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and London Heathrow Airport four days a week starting in April 2026.

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St. Louis secures direct British Airways flights to London starting April 2026

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 7, 2025

St. Louis will gain new nonstop air service to London as British Airways plans to launch flights between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and London Heathrow Airport starting in April 2026.

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital ranked top pediatric facility in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 7, 2025

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has been ranked as the top pediatric hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report, with the hospital also placing third in the Midwest region.

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Senator Schmitt secures DOJ commitment for investigation into left-wing political violence

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 7, 2025

During a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Department of Justice’s approach to political violence and its handling of cases involving left-wing groups.

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Hawley secures DOJ pledge for probe into alleged surveillance by Biden administration

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 7, 2025

At a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) received a commitment from Attorney General Pam Bondi that the Department of Justice would investigate allegations that the Biden administration used the DOJ to monitor his personal...

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President of Drug Channels Institute on the ‘Out-of-control 340B Drug Pricing Program’ affecting Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2025

Adam J. Fein, President of Drug Channels Institute, shared detailed concerns about the 340B Drug Pricing Program’s design, calling it structurally flawed and vulnerable to abuse by for-profit interests in Missouri. The statement was made on X.

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SLU student Faith Townsell awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for public service

By B. M. Long | Oct 6, 2025

Saint Louis University student Faith Townsell has been named a recipient of the 2025-2027 Voyager Scholarship, also known as the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.

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Saint Louis University launches $1.4 million scholarship program for future teachers

By B. M. Long | Oct 6, 2025

Saint Louis University’s School of Education has announced the launch of the StayTeachLead Scholarship Program, a new initiative aimed at addressing teacher shortages in the St. Louis area by providing substantial financial support to students...