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Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent

Posted inMissouri State News

Marijuana vote divided Missouri social-justice leaders. Can an equity officer be a bridge?

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent November 20, 2022December 9, 2022

There was a big divide between social-justice organizations on the passage of recreational marijuana. The divide was and still remains on equity for Black marijuana drug users as well as racial equity in marijuana licensing.

Posted inKansas City News

New law mandates removal of discriminatory covenants from property deeds in Missouri

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent June 30, 2022September 13, 2022
Posted inMissouri State News

Missouri Bill Banning Unauthorized Camping Raises Concerns About Criminalizing Homelessness

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent May 30, 2022September 13, 2022
Posted inKansas City News

Missouri Legislators Load Up State’s Official Calendar With Awareness Days

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent May 24, 2022August 31, 2022
Posted inMissouri State News

Voter ID Bill Clears Missouri Legislature Despite Fierce Criticism From Black Democrats

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent May 13, 2022August 31, 2022
Posted inKansas City News

GOP Eyes Bill Forcing Kansas City to Put More Money Toward Police as Session Nears End

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent May 10, 2022August 31, 2022
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Missouri Republicans Push Plan to Prohibit Local Eviction Moratoriums

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent April 22, 2022August 31, 2022
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Missouri House Advances Funds for Doula Training Program Named After Cora Faith Walker

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent April 18, 2022August 31, 2022
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Lincoln University to see a Bipartisan Push for Equitable Land-Grant Funding in State Budget

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent March 28, 2022August 31, 2022
Posted inMissouri State News

St. Louis Jail Inmates File Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Guards Torture Them With Mace

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent March 16, 2022August 31, 2022

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