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House Democrats return to Texas to build legal case against redrawn maps in second session
San Antonio Current - Texas
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August 18, 2025
click to enlarge Instagram / thedemocrats Texas Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu speaks at a press conference in Illinois. Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin after remaining out of state for two weeks to derail Republican efforts to...
Where is marijuana legal?
InForum - North Dakota
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August 18, 2025
Some states have legalized medicinal and decriminalized marijuana. DISA provides a list of these states, as well as more details and information regarding the legalization of marijuana from state to state. Minnesota: Fully legal North Dakota:...
Glen Garrod recounts the days of old-school poker in ‘Missouri & Me’
Tahoe Daily Tribune - California
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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With a colorful cast of characters, casinos and poker chips, Glen Garrod tells tales of his time as a professional poker player in his book “Missouri & Me, A Poker Odyssey.” Garrod spent much of his time in the card rooms...
Texas Democrats return amid push to redraw election map
RTE Ireland
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August 18, 2025
Dozens of Democratic legislators who fled Texas to halt a redistricting drive have ended their two-week standoff, clearing the way for a new electoral map pushed by US President Donald Trump. With their return, the Texas House now has enough...
Federal Judge Delivers Judicial Smackdown To FTC’s Politically Motivated Attack On Media Matters
Techdirt
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August 18, 2025
from the retaliatory-animus dept A federal judge has delivered an extraordinary rebuke to the FTC’s Andrew Ferguson, finding that his investigation into Media Matters was motivated by “retaliatory animus” rather than legitimate antitrust concerns....
Supreme Court To Review Possible Reversal Of Established Legal Rulings This Fall
The Seattle Medium - Washington State
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August 18, 2025
Supporters of gay marriage stand beneath a large Pride flag in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2015. (Astrid Riecken/The Washington Post/Getty Images via CNN Newsource) By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s...
Missouri Freedom Caucus left with only two Senate members after summer of defections
My Ozarks Online - Missouri
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August 18, 2025
Just as the Missouri Freedom Caucus appears on the cusp of its biggest legislative victories, half of its members in the Senate have quit. Missouri lawmakers are poised to return to Jefferson City next month to redraw the state’s eight...
Rally at Missouri capitol protests redrawing state's congressional lines
KSMU - Missouri
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August 18, 2025
On Saturday, dozens of demonstrators gathered on the lawn and steps of the Missouri Capitol for the "All Hands On Deck" rally organized by We Stand United Missouri. "We need to educate ourselves with what's happening in the Missouri legislature,"...
A season of new: Missouri State upgrades athletic venues ahead of CUSA move
The Standard - Missouri
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As Missouri State University Athletics officially transition into Conference USA (CUSA), the Bears are turning heads not just with their move to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), but also with a wide set of upgrades across their athletic...
Pesticide politics: Inside the corporate push to limit liability
Investigate Midwest
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August 18, 2025
Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. With billions of dollars at stake, Bayer has gone on the offensive. Billboards along major highways. A social media offensive. Tens of thousands of...
The unseen harvest: Pesticides, cancer and rural Missouri’s health crisis
Investigate Midwest
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August 18, 2025
Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. KENNETT, MO. — Nestled in Missouri’s Bootheel is the small town of Kennett, the Dunklin County seat. With just over 10,000 residents, it’s a close-knit...
A cancer fight in rural Missouri: ‘Being from a small town right now is saving my life.’
Investigate Midwest
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August 18, 2025
Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. Over the hum of blow dryers and the flurry of hairdressing shears, Bobbi Bibbs welcomed clients into Studio 119, a salon in the heart of downtown Kennett,...
5 things to know about Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s election maps
Pleasanton Weekly - California
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August 18, 2025
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The fight over redistricting is about to hit overdrive in California. As the Legislature returns to Sacramento today for the final month of session, Democrats are...
The president has spoken. Will Missouri Republicans obey on redistricting?
My Ozarks Online - Missouri
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August 18, 2025
Once upon a time, Missouri Republicans were proud to declare their independence from Washington, D.C., and anyone associated with it. During Barack Obama’s administration, they authorized specialty “Don’t Tread on Me” license plates, decorated...
Once again, politicians are choosing their voters. It’s time for voters to choose back
West Hawaii Today - Hawaii
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August 18, 2025
Once again, politicians are trying to choose their voters to guarantee their own victories before the first ballot is cast. In the latest round of redistricting wars, Texas Republicans are attempting a rare mid-decade redistricting to boost their...
Despite looming ‘enrollment cliff’ Mid-Missouri private school numbers remain steady or growing
KBIA - Missouri
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August 18, 2025
Experts are anticipating an “enrollment cliff” to hit colleges in the coming years due to declining birth rates. However, student levels at private Mid-Missouri secondary schools appear to be holding relatively steady. Tuition makes up the vast...
Missouri Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 winning numbers for Aug. 17, 2025
Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri
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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 17, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from Aug. 17 drawing Midday: 8-6-5 Midday Wild: 0 Evening: 7-8-4 Evening Wild: 2 Check Pick 3...
Corrupt St. Louis Democrat Politician Indicted for Election Fraud
The Gateway Pundit
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August 17, 2025
President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley) The Democrat...
Brendan Donovan supports local veteran outreach inspired by his family's military background
Central STL News - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
Busch Stadium | St. Louis CardinalsBusch Stadium | St. Louis Cardinals Having grown up in a military family, St. Louis Cardinals player Brendan Donovan is familiar with the challenges faced by families of service members. His father, U.S. Army...
Missouri’s congressional map earns ‘A’ for partisan fairness
News Tribune - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
Missouri's current congressional map gives no unfair advantage to either major political party. That's according to the Princeton Gerrymandering Project, which studies partisan redistricting and representation across the country. The current map,...