Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Missouri political news headlines
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KMOV (St. Louis): Wesley Bell, Wash U. radiology employee weigh in on Iran
The Maneater (Mizzou): Cori Bush speaks to Mizzou Young Democratic Socialists of America
Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: WashMo company helps with Artemis II, meets with Missouri congressional delegation (link opens at 1:20 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)
Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Will Ashley Aune accept – or keep ignoring – her fellow Dems’ campaign advice? (link opens at 14:45 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)
JCNT: Rachael Herndon Dunn named new managing editor of the Jefferson City News Tribune
The Missouri Times: Kehoe signs trio of bills concerning crime, family law, and child protection
JCNT: Gov. Kehoe signs three bills into Missouri law
Missouri Independent: Missouri expands prosecutors’ role in juvenile cases, lengthens prison terms
St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri removes legal barriers for pregnant women to divorce
Missouri Independent: Kehoe signs bill clarifying divorce in pregnancy: ‘It hit home for me’
Missourinet: Missouri Senate backs revised MSHSAA bill focused on appeals, not oversight
JCNT: Missouri House Veterans Committee hears from Gold Star family
93.9 The Eagle: Wake Up Missouri: Sen. Nick Schroer (R-Defiance) on Sharia Law and more
Missourinet: Drag queen performance bills await Missouri Senate committee vote
Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Monday: Fact check: Mizzou is not “defunding” victimhood groups but OOOOOHHHWEEEE dem groups finna howl bout it anyway (link opens at 15:30 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)
Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Tuesday: Catherine Hanaway straightens out Wentzville on transgender transparency (link opens at 7:55 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)
JCNT: Kehoe reappoints Julie Miller to Missouri State Board of Nursing
JCNT: Dept. of Corrections advocates, families seek prison oversight
JCNT: New front door website for state government unveiled
KC Star: Kansas City audited The Star’s coverage for bias. Mayor denies ordering it (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on Yahoo! here)
Amazon.com: John Combest: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – available in paperback and Amazon Kindle (note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)