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Midwestern states, including Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska, exceed the national average of detectable levels of lead in the blood of children. The Environmental Protection Agency released a new plan to reduce lead exposure.

Efforts to eliminate lead in school drinking water got a huge boost Friday, as Gov. Mike Parson signed off on legislation requiring testing and also gave his approval to $27 million in federal funds to help schools install filters.

Efforts to eliminate lead in school drinking water got a huge boost on Friday, as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed off on legislation requiring testing and also gave his approval to $27 million in federal funds to help schools install filters.

Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation requiring schools test their drinking water and install filters if lead concentrations are too high.

Efforts to eliminate lead in school drinking water got a huge boost on Friday, as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed off on legislation requiring testing and also gave his approval to $27 million in federal funds to help schools install filters.

Efforts to eliminate lead in school drinking water got a huge boost on Friday, as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed off on legislation requiring testing and also gave his approval to $27 million in federal funds to help schools install filters.

Grant Baylor took his first win of the NEPG season at the Cherokee National Enduro, round four of the 2022 Kenda AMA National Enduro Series in Greensboro, Georgia beating his brother Steward Baylor.

Lawmakers in both parties overwhelmingly supported requiring Missouri schools to test and filter children’s drinking water.

Legislation on its way to Gov. Mike Parson's desk could drastically cut down on the amount of lead allowed in school drinking water in an effort to protect children from the toxic metal.

Lawmakers in both parties overwhelmingly supported requiring Missouri schools to test and filter children’s drinking water.