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Missouri Republicans push to make laws restricting transgender minors permanent

2 months 2 weeks ago
Over 100 people traveled to the Missouri Capitol Monday to testify against bills that would place additional restrictions on transgender children. Some brought posters to show their opposition to the legislation. Others made more subtle gestures, like crocheting in the colors of the transgender flag.Democratic lawmakers placed blue and pink cups reminiscent of the transgender flag on their desks bearing the message “Be strong, be you!” The eight hours of discussion, stretching past midnight,…
Annelise Hanshaw

These therapy dog programs are harnessing the healing power of pets for St. Louis youth

2 months 2 weeks ago
With reports that 7 out of 10 teens in the U.S. are struggling with their mental health, one local company is harnessing the healing power of pets to help match therapy dogs with youth to lower blood pressure and increase self-confidence, and help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, headquartered in downtown St. Louis, is leveraging partnerships in each of its 24 communities across the country with the goal of connecting more youth with trained service and therapy…
Nestlé Purina

Plans for Rams money reach stalemate

2 months 2 weeks ago
St. Louis lawmakers on Tuesday were unable to move forward with any plans for the Rams settlement money, denying Mayor Tishaura Jones any legislative win before the spring election and delaying any plan for months.
Jacob Kirn

Sports betting sparks discussion on well-being of student-athletes at University of Missouri-Columbia

2 months 2 weeks ago
The University of Missouri-Columbia is facing critical decisions about sports betting in its campus community as the practice approaches legality in Missouri. Mizzou must decide whether to ban betting entirely for its campus community, partner with betting companies or find a middle ground. The university could also push for state regulations to restrict certain types of bets on college sports. Amendment 2, approved by voters in November, mandates sports betting becomes operational in Missouri…
Aiden Kauffman and Torryionna Miller