Thursday, September 16, 2021 – Missouri political news headlines
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SNL: Josh Hawley calls on Biden officials to resign over Afghanistan withdrawal
The Missouri Times: Joelle Cannon decides against congressional bid
St. Louis Public Radio: Minority groups weigh in on St. Louis region’s Census numbers; Area black group wants St. Louis City to ensure higher minimum wage, “access to equitable health care”
Missouri Independent: Putting on pandemic pounds; new CDC numbers show 34% of Missouri adults choose to be obese
The Missouri Times: August jobs report reveals thousands of new jobs in Missouri
St. Joseph News-Press: Hawley, AG Eric Schmitt share thoughts on Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates
JCNT: Missouri Capitol rally calls for special session on Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate
Missouri Independent: Missouri GOP lawmakers stand up to Biden vaccine mandate; Rally draws 250 to Capitol
Columbia Missourian: Rally against Biden’s vaccine mandates draws 200 to Capitol
SNL: Missouri lawmakers weigh action on federal vaccine mandate as protesters rally at Capitol
KC Star: GOP lawmakers explain strategies to combat Biden COVID vaccine mandates
Missourinet: Missouri nursing homes say federal vaccination mandate could drive staff out the door
Missouri Independent: Nursing home industry warns of staff exodus over vaccine mandates
SE Missourian: Area hospitals waiting for details on staff vaccine order
Joplin Globe: Area employers await guidance on Biden vaccine mandate
SNL: Number of new COVID-19 cases in Greene County drops significantly
SE Missourian: Regional China virus update
St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri Legislature fails to overturn governor’s vetoes
P-D: Gov. Parson fends off veto override attempts amid Republican infighting in Missouri Senate
Missouri Independent: Veto session recap: Comments from “Sen. Dave Schaz [sic],” others
Columbia Missourian: Some lawmakers skeptical about influx of federal funds for schools
SNL: How much did students fall behind in 2020? Here’s how Missouri students did on state tests
TonysKansasCity.com: Latest protestation from Sen. Greg Razer (D-Kansas City) over gay display is legislative equivalent of lip syncing
P-D: Spire’s fight to save gas pipeline has high stakes as winter approaches
KC Star editorial: Insurrectionist Josh Hawley’s call for Biden to resign is pure theatrics
Joplin Globe editorial: Missouri should use low test scores to focus on areas of improvement
JCNT editorial: Honoring Missouri State Highway Patrol for 90 years of serving and protecting
Columbia Missourian’s Steve Spellman: Vaccine mandate for employers wrong, unconstitutional