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- 1Opinion backs Betsy Fogle for Missouri state Senate seat▼Value public schools? Vote for Betsy Fogle for state Senate | Opinion
An opinion column in the Springfield News-Leader urges voters to support Betsy Fogle in her campaign for a Missouri state Senate seat, arguing her election matters for the future of public schools. The piece frames the race as a test of support for public education, telling readers that those who value the state's schools should back Fogle at the ballot box.
- 2Missouri's lack of mental health screening puts new mothers at risk▼Lack of mental health screening in Missouri endangers new mothers
News reports in Missouri highlight that new mothers in the state are being endangered by the lack of mental health screening, leaving postpartum conditions under-detected and untreated. Local outlets, including the Springfield News-Leader and Columbia Daily Tribune, are drawing attention to the gap in maternal care. The reports suggest the shortfall in screening may put mothers' health at serious risk.