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Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Push Meets Pushback: Missouri’s PFAS fight got a boost—EPA announced nearly $13.5M for drinking-water testing and upgrades as pollution rules face rollbacks, while a separate wave of data center proposals is raising local tax and transparency questions. School Finance Stress Test: Kirkwood says it’s in “great shape” despite state funding deficits, but Webster Groves is weighing a tough choice after a projected $5M shortfall. Local Public Safety: Webster Groves and its police union ratified a multi-year CBA, and Kansas City-area traffic chaos continues after a crash involving an ambulance on I-435’s Parvin Road exit. Mental Health Focus: A Missouri volunteer is tackling schizophrenia stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizing that people with the condition are more often victims than perpetrators. Homelessness Math: Columbia’s 2025 report shows demand still outpacing housing—309 people experiencing homelessness with 298 shelter beds. Health Policy Watch: Missouri’s “MO Healthy SNAP” restrictions are drawing opposition as candy and certain drinks lose coverage.
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