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KC Star: KC man sentenced after claiming $1.5M budget, payroll of 100 in COVID relief fraud; Jarrell Curney’s “Hustle Ova Everything” LLC shockingly not legit (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

KC Star: KC union boss: Boilermakers funds covered Maui suites, alcohol and no-show family jobs (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Mark Reardon Show: AG Catherine Hanaway on blue states vs. Trump election safeguards; Brianna Lennon and new congressional map; Sam Page’s criminal trial

KC Star: Can revamped Missouri map be implemented? State, county officials disagree (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

KC Star: How Clay, Platte counties are handling guidance on Missouri’s gerrymandered map (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

Missouri Independent: St. Charles County election leader warns redistricting delay could threaten August primary

Rosenbaum: Legislature ends drama-reduced week with key agenda items now up to voters

Instagram reel: Hefty #moleg gal shrieks, hurls objects at GOP lawmakers upon adjournment

JCNT: Legislature concludes session, having passed more than 90 bills

KRCG (Jefferson City): Missouri lawmakers close 2026 session after smoother-than-expected year

Columbia Missourian: Republicans achieve major legislative priorities as session comes to an end

Missouri Independent: Legislature ends 2026 session marked by GOP wins, fewer meltdowns

Gray Media (KCTV, KFVS, KMOV, KY3): Legislative session ends without property tax changes (link via TonysKansasCity.com)

93.9 The Eagle (Columbia): Wake Up Missouri: Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) on 2026 legislative session, veteran disability claims, Melanie’s Law and more

KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: Scott Faughn on statewide ballot initiative timing, redistricting, firefighters and more

St. Louis Public Radio: Legislature passes wide-ranging crime bill including easier expungements

Missouri Independent: Bill requiring automatic expungement of eligible drug offenses heads to Missouri governor

Missourinet: Missouri experts warn cannabis use during adolescence may increase mental health and psychosis risks

SNL: Missouri consumers file class-action lawsuit against Good Day Farm

St. Louis Business Journal: General Assembly sends downtown revitalization incentives bill to Kehoe

St. Louis Public Radio: Missourians will not be able to enshrine St. Louis sheriff elections in constitution

JCNT: Law enforcement seizes dozens of gambling machines around state

Missourinet: UMKC economy professor breaks down if Kansas City Royals’ new stadium is “worth it”

Reason Magazine op-ed: Manhattan Institute’s C. Jarrett Dieterle: Josh Hawley’s pro-union bill would let Washington write your contract

KC Star’s Mara Rose Williams: Cleaver’s son wants a national campaign against Trump attacks on black women

St. Louis Business Journal: Dave Drebes: St. Louis’ crises are mounting. The police board should stand down.

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.)

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