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The "no tax increase" bond issue will add to the district's debt but will not alter the district's debt-service tax levy for property owners.

Of the 28,882 votes cast, 77.6% were in favor of the $220 million "no tax increase" bond issue.

The planned playground will be interactive and fully accessible, with xylophones and other instruments built in the shapes of flowers and trees.

Missouri has made strides in recent years when it comes to the economic stability of families, but advocates stressed there is more work to be done. Missouri ranks 18th for economic well-being in the latest Kids Count Data Book, which also shows a drop in the child poverty rate from 21% in 2012 to 17% in 2020. Melissa Stickel, executive director of the Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri, said their programs focus on reducing poverty by helping people attain the skills needed to earn a stable, supportive income. ...

Children's Hospital Colorado has increased its mental-health inpatient, outpatient and day services by more than 50% to address what it called a state of emergency among children and teenagers, thanks in part to a nearly $2 million investment by Ent Credit Union. Mollie Bell, chief development officer for Ent Credit Union, said suicide is the leading cause of death for Colorado kids and teens, surpassing car accidents and cancer. "We need some focused support from our community to get to the root cause," Bell said. " ...