Thursday, February 10, 2022 – Missouri political news headlines
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The Missouri Times: Jason Smith officially announces re-election bid
TonysKansasCity.com: MO AG Schmitt fights GoFundMe over ‘Freedom Convoy’ donations
The Missouri Times: 1st general revenue report of 2022 shows increased gains over last year
The Missouri Times: House advances state worker pay increase — but not for all
JCNT: State worker pay increase headed for final Missouri House vote
Columbia Missourian: Scaled-back plan for state raises advances in House
KWOS (Jefferson City): The KWOS Morning Show with Austin Petersen and John Marsh: Rep. Tony Lovasco (R-O’Fallon) on harm reduction policies (1:15); initiative petition process improvements (2:45); sports betting legislation (5:50); texting-while-driving laws (7:30)
The Missouri Times: Senate woman put on uplifting show of unity amid filibuster
Columbia Missourian: Women senators speak against filibuster as it delays other legislation
SNL: Missouri Board of Education forms commission to address urgent teacher shortage, improve pay
Columbia Missourian: Proposed tax deduction for teachers heard by House committee
St. Joseph News-Press: NEA calls for standardized testing delay for second year
St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis Public Schools boosters enjoy a day trip to the Capitol
P-D: St. Louis City Public School advocates visit Jefferson City to complain about funding
SE Missourian: Need Real ID? Cape Girardeau County’s archivists may be helpful
Columbia Missourian: Thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells litter Missouri. Help is on the way.
KRES/KWIX (Moberly): COVID cases dropping in Moberly schools
Joplin Globe editorial: Missouri should eliminate sales tax on groceries
KC Star “Service Journalism Team’s” Natalie Wallington: Missouri’s minimum wage went up this year—but it’s not enough to live on in Kansas City; Thoughts from union-funded fast food agitators Stand Up KC