Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Missouri political news headlines
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SNL: Roy Blunt, Josh Hawley issue statements on Biden’s U.S. Supreme Court diversity nominee
P-D: Biden’s call to ‘fund the police’ prompts criticism from Rep. Cori Bush
Joplin Globe: Every GOP U.S. Senate candidate – except Eric Greitens – accepts invitation to speak at Joplin Lincoln Day Dinner; top state officials, 7th Congressional and state auditor candidates will also appear
The Missouri Times: Plocher announces initiative to suspend business with Russia
JCNT: Voter ID legislation met with early opposition
P-D: Sports betting takes step forward in Missouri
Missourinet: Gov. Parson releases names of pardoned and commuted
The Missouri Times: House gives initial OK to prison nurseries plan with bipartisan support
JCNT: Bill would create rewards for good behavior in Missouri prisons
P-D: Wait times for Medicaid applicants in Missouri could improve in coming weeks
JCNT: Missouri lawmakers consider community solar programs
Missouri Independent: Schmitt joins national probe into whether TikTok harms children
P-D: Missouri bill would allow hospital visitors during pandemics
SNL: CDC lowers Greene County to medium COVID risk, eases masking recommendation
Columbia Missourian: COVID cases are dropping, but some MU faculty still want masks
Columbia Missourian’s Steve Spellman: Missouri state employees deserve better pay