"We understood at the time that we were at a disadvantage in many ways. We didn’t have access to significant funds or a high-capacity board. But what we did have and what we could control was how we impacted lives and how we told our story to influence others to see and create change," said Michael Woods, president and CEO of the nonprofit group Dream Builders 4 Equity.
Missouri will soon have a new attorney general and state treasurer as the offices' current occupants depart for new roles.
Eric Schmitt, the current Republican attorney general, won his election to be Missouri's next U.S. senator, while Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick won his bid for state auditor.
Schmitt will take over the senate seat from Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, who announced in 2021 he would not be seeking another term.
MORE: Drebes: The governor's possible picks for attorney general, treasurer
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You've probably heard that Russia is withdrawing from Kherson—the city of Kherson, that is, not the entire oblast. Here's how the New York Times showed it on a map: Is this a big area or a small one? Where is it, really? The tiny little detail map in the bottom right kinda sorta tells you, ...continue reading "Where is Kherson, precisely?"
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Democrats exulted Wednesday in outperforming expectations in the midterm elections, even as vote-counting was still in progress and control of both chambers of Congress remained unknown. The U.S. Senate will go to the winner of two of the last three races where party control is still in doubt in […]
The Corps of Engineers says results from a preliminary analysis show the school is safe for students and staff. Some parents and environmental activists doubt that information following a private report showing dangerous radiation levels.
Whether you’re for it or against it — recreational weed will soon be legal in Missouri. The majority of Missouri voters said “Yes, we can(nabis)” on Tuesday and approved Amendment 3, an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in our state that will also provide legal expungements for those with certain marijuana-related offenses.
In O'Fallon, Illinois, the 74th Detachment of the Marine Corps League is celebrating with a dinner and ceremony, including the annual cake-cutting tradition.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that even though midterm election results have yet to determine which party will control Congress, Democrats had a strong night defending their majority in both chambers. Control of both the U.S. Senate and House remained unclear Wednesday as more than 50 House seats have not been called and […]
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