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May 26, 2022 at 1:27 pm

NRA stages big gun show in Texas days after school massacre VIEW

The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to “reflect...

May 18, 2022 at 2:23 pm

Missouri governor OKs new US House map favoring Republicans

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed new U.S. House districts into law to be used beginning with this year's elections.

May 12, 2022 at 6:51 pm

Missouri lawmakers adopt US House districts with GOP edge

The Missouri Legislature has approved new congressional districts that are expected to continue Republicans' edge in upcoming elections.

May 11, 2022 at 3:53 pm

Missouri election chief: Redistricting risks election errors

Missouri's top election official is warning that it may be too late to pass new congressional districts for the August primary elections without causing confusion...

May 5, 2022 at 7:06 am

AP analysis finds growing number of poor, high-hazard dams VIEW

An Associated Press analysis has found a growing number of hazardous dams in poor condition across the U.S. The AP tallied more than 2,200 dams...

May 5, 2022 at 7:02 am

Condition of some US dams kept secret in national database VIEW

The condition ratings of thousands of dams across the U.S. remain a secret despite changes to improve the transparency of a national database.

May 5, 2022 at 6:59 am

AP analysis finds growing number of poor, high-hazard dams VIEW

An Associated Press analysis has found a growing number of hazardous dams in poor condition across the U.S. The AP tallied more than 2,200 dams...

April 28, 2022 at 12:04 pm

Divided Missouri Senate backs food stamp use at restaurants

A divided Missouri Senate has narrowly voted to allow some food stamp recipients to use their benefits at restaurants.

April 27, 2022 at 10:26 am

Missouri faces more lawsuits over lack of redistricting map

Missouri is now facing lawsuits in both federal and state court over the Legislature's inability to pass new U.S. House districts.

April 21, 2022 at 2:15 pm

Feds award $420M for dam repairs and flood-control projects

Federal officials are spending $420 million to repair hazardous dams and fund flood control projects in numerous states.