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Earlier this year the American Red Cross declared a national emergency due to the shortage of blood. The organization is experiencing the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. There's been a 40% decrease in the number of people donating.
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The Bright Futures framework was started in Joplin in 2010 and has since been implemented in more than 70 communities nationwide.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke with Kamala Harris’ campaign about the vice presidential role on Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the process.
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Christopher Dunn, who a judge ruled was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for more than 30 years, remains in prison after a series of court rulings on Wednesday.
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The Commonwealth Fund study highlights continued gaps in women's health coverage that Missouri lawmakers have tried and failed to address.
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Missouri Republicans campaigning for lieutenant governor in the August primary are making it one of the year's most crowded races, including two state senators, an attorney, a county clerk and a businessman.
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Anyone may cast an absentee ballot in person in Missouri through August 5.
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The federal government debuted the 988 mental health crisis hotline in 2022. While Missouri answers more than 9 out of 10 calls, a report finds the state needs more follow-up care.
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The facility makes seats for vehicles including ones produced at the nearby General Motors plant. Workers want improvements to pay, health and safety and other conditions.
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Former state Sens. Bob Onder and Kurt Schaefer are the two main contenders to succeed Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer.
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Democratic delegates who had pledged themselves to Biden following Kansas and Missouri’s presidential primary votes were largely united around Harris before they met Monday night to endorse her. The votes helped give Harris enough support to secure the party's presumptive nomination.
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Springfield City Council held a public hearing Monday on whether to send a 3/4-cent sales tax proposal to voters in November. But in a long debate, Council heard many residents who want to see sales tax spending put toward the city’s urgent housing needs.