SUMMARY: In his inaugural State of the State address, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe proposed a $53.7 billion budget that notably omits $300 million for the education system, arguing that past funding has not yielded acceptable results. He aims to cut taxes, expand childcare, and enhance crime penalties, calling for increased state control over the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department due to rising crime affecting regional growth. Kehoe also allocated $4 million for resources supporting alternatives to abortion, while facing opposition from Democrats who criticize these measures. Additionally, he seeks a 1.5% funding increase for higher education and $40 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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SUMMARY: St. Louis police released video of two suspects wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Dornea Hayes. The incident occurred on May 21st, and police have yet to receive tips or make arrests despite months of investigation. Dornea’s family, who remembers her as smart, beautiful, and outgoing, is seeking justice. They believe the teen’s death, after she left home to meet a friend, remains tied to an unresolved mystery. Her mother and relatives are hoping the released footage will lead to a break in the case, urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

The family of Dornea Hayes, 15, remembers her as being smart, outgoing, beautiful, and deeply loved by her family.

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SUMMARY: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s budget proposal, touted as a significant boost for public school funding, falls $300 million short of state law requirements. He suggests reallocating $50 million towards a program for private school students. The proposed budget totals $53.7 billion, with $4 billion earmarked for the foundation formula. Kehoe aims to overhaul this funding formula, emphasizing long-term viability instead of addressing immediate needs. Critics, including Democrats and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Lincoln Hough, argue that the budget undermines legislative commitments and education funding. He also plans tax cuts and pay raises for state workers amidst a push for improved services.

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