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Child care deserts dot the state, and the industry is under stress. Advocates hope recent legislative efforts can provide some relief.

"We wish to express our concern of unintended consequences of allowing more juveniles to be placed before a judge for certification as an adult."

With abortion now banned in the state, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pitched plans to improve support for mothers and children.

Includes Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, Senate Education Committee Chair Cindy OLaughlin, Former Kansas City Mayor Sly James, Former Senate Leader Charlie Shields

Includes Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, Senate Education Committee Chair Cindy OLaughlin, Former Kansas City Mayor Sly James, Former Senate Leader Charlie Shields

Missourinet You are here: Home / Missouri’s operating budget approved by lawmakers includes historic increase for foster children and families (AUDIO) Missouri’s operating budget approved by lawmakers includes historic increase for foster children and families (AUDIO) Missouri foster care advocates are praising Friday’s passage of the $35.1 billion state operating budget, saying it provides unprecedented support for the foster families who care for the thousands of children in Missouri f...

Missourinet You are here: Home / What we’re watching next week in Missouri Legislature: budget, oversight hearings and MLB antitrust exemption pushback What we’re watching next week in Missouri Legislature: budget, oversight hearings and MLB antitrust exemption pushback The proposed state operating budget will be heading to the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee in Jefferson City next week for daily hearings and for consideration. The state Constitution requires lawmakers to approve ...