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Joe Mueller

Joe Mueller covers Missouri for The Center Square. After seven years of reporting for daily newspapers in Illinois and Missouri, he spent the next 30 years in public relations serving non-profit…

National, State Government
Earthquake insurance cost in Southeast Missouri increases 816% over 20 years

(The Center Square) – Many residents of Eastern Missouri probably checked their earthquake insurance after a 2.8 magnitude quake on April 29. Three days later, the Missouri Department… Read More

May 5, 2022
National, State Government
UM gets $1.25 million to help middle schoolers in core subjects

(The Center Square) – A federally funded program to help middle school students improve in math, science and language arts showed favorable outcomes and will be increased and extended… Read More

May 4, 2022
State Government
Kansas City spends $1.2 million from food, lodging tax to promote neighborhood events

(The Center Square) – The City Council of Kansas City is spending $1.2 million of its Neighborhood Trust Development Fund to help 131 nonprofit organizations promote neighborhood and cultural… Read More

May 3, 2022
State Government
Hopes for passing sports wagering bill fade in Missouri Senate

(The Center Square) – Hopes for legalized sports betting faded in the Missouri Senate this week due to a conflict over video lottery terminals. “You know, I’m always… Read More

May 2, 2022
State Government
Missouri House approves voter photo ID, transgender athlete bill

(The Center Square) – An omnibus election bill passed by the Missouri House on Thursday would let voters decide if transgender students could participate in their school district’s high… Read More

April 29, 2022