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Missouri Republicans push to make laws restricting transgender minors permanent

Missouri Republicans push to make laws restricting transgender minors permanent

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
February 19, 2025
Former Missouri 95th House District Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R-Oakville).

Republican lawmakers seek further expansion of Missouri charter schools

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
January 15, 2025
Missouri judge upholds state ban on transgender health care for minors

Missouri judge upholds state ban on transgender health care for minors

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
December 11, 2024
Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger speaks during a State Board of Education meeting. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent.

Missouri education department says state funding for school year is $100 million short

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
September 16, 2024
Both nominees in the Missouri governor's race spoke to reporters separately following the governor's ham breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Aug. 15, giving hints at what a debate may look like between the two. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent.

Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade agree to Missouri gubernatorial debate on policy

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
August 21, 2024
Sen. Doug Beck speaks during a Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee hearing in January 2024. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw of the Missouri Independent.

Bill sponsored by Sen. Doug Beck requires vote for 4-day school week

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
June 17, 2024
A classroom in Hagemann Elementary.

Missouri governor signs $468M education bill that boosts teacher pay, expands charters

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
May 8, 2024
From left, 1st District Senator Doug Beck and his successor to the 92nd District House seat, Michael Burton, at a rally prior to the November 2020 general election. Beck is a member of the committee reviewing bills related to education and critical race theory in the 2024 legislative session.

Critical race theory once again debated by Missouri Senators

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
March 26, 2024
Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-15th District, speaks at the Tesson Ferry Republican Club in summer 2018.

Missouri lawmakers poised for debate over open enrollment, private school scholarships

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
January 30, 2024
Missouri drivers violating the rules of the road are eligible for a second penalty — for texting and driving. (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).

Missouri’s new distracted driving law begins with warning-only period

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
September 11, 2023
The Missouri State Board of Education approves the Success Ready Students Network's request for an innovation waiver Tuesday, Aug. 15. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw of the Missouri Independent.

Missouri education board approves ‘innovation waivers’ for districts to opt out of state tests

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
August 18, 2023
The ribbon cutting for the secure vestibule at Lindbergh's Long Elementary School.

Missouri takes steps to address school safety largely through its budget

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
August 9, 2023
Lindbergh Schools, one of the districts sued in the first suit, implemented masks mandates at various points throughout the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years depending on COVID-19 infection rates in district buildings.

Time runs out for Missouri AG to appeal ruling in school mask mandate lawsuit

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
July 19, 2023
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