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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

MO: Immigration

Missouri's Senate Bill 1314, similar to House Bill 2365, prohibits funds from being expended by any state department for interdepartmental programs, staffing or other initiatives associated with
New report reveals high economic risk of anti-DEI laws in Missouri

A new report finds some Missouri laws and prospective laws are perceived as discriminatory regardless of their actual intent - and it outlines some bi…

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In a statement, Edward Mitchell, CAIR's national deputy director, said
Hawley criticized for heated questioning of Muslim American judicial nominee

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has drawn fire for his questioning of the first Muslim American judicial nominee. Hawley, along with Sen. Tom Cotton…

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Hundreds of workers contracted COVID-19 at the second largest pork-processing plant in the country. (Adobe Stock)
Pork Plant Execs Accused of Sacrificing Safety for Profits

By Rachel Axon, Kyle Bagenstose and Kevin Crowe for USA TODAY and Sky Chadde for the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting Broadcast version by …

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The administration's crackdown on asylum rules is certain to be challenged in the courts. (Pixelrain/AdobeStock)
Immigrants' Rights Groups Slam Asylum Rules Taking Effect Today

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Immigration rights groups, including the ACLU, are vowing to sue to stop the administration's new asylum rules, which …

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The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering whether it is constitutional to ask everyone about their citizenship status on the 2020 Census. (U.S. Census Bureau)
Missouri Groups Prep for 2020 Census

ST. LOUIS – The next U.S. census is less than a year away, and nonprofit groups are putting politics aside and marshaling their forces at a …

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A new internet data tool shows that DACA-eligible immigrants alone paid almost $1.8 billion in state and local taxes in 2017. (Alene Yukusheva/Adobe Stock)
New Tax Research Shows Immigrants Help Missouri's Economy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Just in time for Tax Day, a new internet tool shows the tax contributions of immigrants around the country. It shows that …

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The issue of whether to allow a question about citizenship on the 2020 U.S. Census eventually may be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. (Twenty20)
Groups Applaud Ruling to Keep Citizenship Question Off 2020 Census

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Civil rights and immigrants' groups are celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in New York that removes a question from the 202…

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H-2A workers must be paid twice a month and receive a job description in writing, but FLOC says the U.S. Department of Labor isn't always enforcing the requirements. (Bread for the World/flickr)
Lawsuit: U.S. Dept. of Labor Not Enforcing Wage Regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri's agriculture products bring in more than $88 billion a year, based on the latest data from the Missouri Farm …

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Ellis Island has come to symbolize the promise of a new life for immigrants, but the issue of immigration is being hotly debated everywhere, including Mid-Missouri. (zopalic/Pixabay)
New Report Shows Upswing in Anti-Immigrant Rage

COLUMBIA, Mo. – People with anti-immigrant sentiments are emboldened after laws designed to punish immigrants are passed, according to a study …

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More than 100,000 Missouri children live in immigrant families. (26057/Pixabay)
Minority, Immigrant Families Face Largest Childhood Obstacles in MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The biggest barriers to success for Missouri's children are in the paths of black and Hispanic populations, and children …

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Advocates say Missouri and other states in the Midwest benefit from foreign born residents. (immigration.com)
Immigrants Contribute to Missouri's Economy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Immigrants play a key role in the economy, according to a new study. The Partnership for a New American Economy report …

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A new app is out with the goal of encouraging Latino youth to vote in the upcoming General Election. (Kiyana Carter)
Latino Youths Encouraged to Make Voices Heard in November

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Immigrants have a lot at stake in this year's presidential campaign, and a new smartphone app aims to help get out the …

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