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Governor, First Lady ask Missourians to remember men, women in military...

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Jefferson City Church invited to send choir to sing at the Vatican

A choir from a Jefferson City church has been invited to sing at a mass with Pope Francis on New Year’s Day, 2015. The music minister at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lisa Screeton, took a...

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House overwhelmingly endorses student religious liberty legislation

The House has given broad bipartisan first-round approval to a bill that, its sponsor says, is necessary to make clear for school districts what the law in Missouri says about students’ religious...

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Student Religious Liberty bill awaits action (AUDIO)

One of the bills awaiting action by Governor Nixon is the Student Religious Liberties Act. But it’s written to protect those without religion, too. The bill says schools cannot discriminate against...

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SNAP hopes priest case encourages other victims (AUDIO)

A support organization for people abused by priests hopes resolution of an abuse case in Boonville last week encourages more people who’ve been harboring a secret to step forward. A judge in Boonville...

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Keeping church members safe on many people’s minds after South Carolina tragedy

A place of worship turned into a place of tragedy last week after nine people were gunned down during bible study at a historic church in South Carolina. The event is making some wonder if church is...

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SLU law Professor, Missouri Catholic Conference leader don’t expect suits...

Some religions don’t recognize same-sex marriage, and some think now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled same-sex marriage is legal, those churches could be targeted by lawsuits seeking to make them...

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All Missouri counties will now issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples

The Schuyler County Recorder of Deeds says it will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.  It was the only such office in Missouri not complying with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that...

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Pope Francis hits, misses some of what Missouri lawmakers wanted him to talk...

The first ever papal address of Congress was delivered this morning. Pope Francis touched on issues that are important to both Democrats and Republicans in the roughly 1-hour speech. Senator Roy Blunt...

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Missouri religious groups weigh in on Syrian refugee debate

Missouri lawmakers are pressing Governor Nixon to look for ways to discourage the entry of Syrian refugees to the state. The state’s religious groups are watching as that debate grows more political....

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More religious leaders call for Missouri, U.S., to accept refugees

More Missouri religious groups are calling for Syrian refugees to be welcomed into Missouri and the U.S., and accuse lawmakers and candidates who have called for a halt to refugees’ entrance of...

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Proposal in MO legislature would override St. Louis anti-discrimination law

A proposal in the Missouri legislature would nullify an ordinance in St. Louis which makes pregnancy and reproductive health decisions protected classes. The measure would block enforcement of...

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Campaign Life Missouri and NARAL Missouri view pregnancy resource centers...

Legislation extending the expiration date of tax credits for donations to pregnancy centers has been approved by the Missouri House. The House has approved a bill reauthorizing the maternity home and...

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MO Attorney General’s office recuses from U.S. Supreme Court case a day...

Missouri’s office of Attorney General has recused itself from a major case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The office announced its exit from the Trinity Lutheran case involving a Columbia church,...

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Progressive group rallies against “harmful bills” in Missouri legislature

A coalition called Moral Missouri held a rally at the state capitol in Jefferson City Wednesday. Its wide range of member organizations includes civil rights, pro-choice, faith and environmental groups...

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Governor Greitens: West Plains is a blueprint for disaster management

{News director Ed Button at Missourinet West Plains affiliate KWPM Radio contributed to this story} Volunteers and first responders in flooded West Plains are being praised by Governor Eric Greitens...

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Former Missouri Senator Jack Danforth to receive Churchill Leadership Medal

The National Churchill Museum in Fulton will be awarding a former Missouri Senator with the Winston Churchill Leadership Medal in June. Former U.S. Senator John C. “Jack” Danforth (R) will be honored...

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Danforth: it’s worth revisiting Winston Churchill’s 1946 speech in Fulton...

The National Churchill Museum in Fulton will be awarding former Missouri Senator Jack Danforth (R) with the Winston Churchill Leadership Medal this week. Senator Danforth will be honored Thursday...

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Governor Greitens call for special session on abortion not clear on all...

Some of the issues set for discussion in Missouri’s upcoming special legislative session on abortion aren’t entirely defined. In calling for the gathering, its clear Governor Eric Greitens wants a St....

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The Missouri Legislature’s special session on abortion-related issues begins...

The Missouri Senate will convene Monday afternoon at 4 in Jefferson City to begin the special session called by Governor Eric Greitens (R) on abortion-related issues. The governor issued his call last...

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