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US court strikes down Trump-era H-1B visa surcharge

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:56:43 GMT

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A federal judge has invalidated a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas, ruling that the charge amounted to a tax that was never authorized by Congress.

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin issued the decision Monday in a lawsuit brought by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the fee, which Trump announced in September and which sharply increased the cos

Missouri farmers push U.S. Senate to change House Farm Bill

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:13:55 GMT

Some Missouri farmers say they are being squeezed by higher supply costs and fewer options for selling crops and livestock as Congress works on the next Farm Bill.

The House has passed its version of the legislation, and as the Senate prepares to take it up, farm groups recently traveled to Washin

US States Dismantle Voting Bans Rooted in Racism

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:06:27 GMT

In recent weeks, several states have taken steps towards restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland signed on May 12 HB 115 and SB 241, legislation that will automatically register people to vote follo

New report reveals progress and problems for Missouri kids

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:26:21 GMT

Missouri children are faring well overall, but the latest Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation points to some areas of concern.

Missouri earned a score of 567 out of 1,000, topping the national average and