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Jason Hancock

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Editor-in-chief of The Missouri Independent, a nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom. Detective for the people. Raker of muck. jhancock@missouriindependent.com
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On the first episode of Missouri on the Record, I sit down with Rudi Keller to break down the latest SLU/YouGov poll, what it says about Missouri’s political mood and whether signs of a strong Democratic year nationally could reach the state. #moleg #mogov
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missouriindependent.com Could a ‘blue wave’ reach Missouri? What the latest poll says about November • Missouri Independent Could a blue wave reach Missouri? The latest SLU/YouGov poll offers clues on Trump, Mike Kehoe, turnout and the 2026 election.
Jason Hancock @J_Hancock
Missouri officials say they are evaluating whether to take additional time to implement work requirements as the state prepares to implement sweeping changes to Medicaid eligibility. #moleg #mogov
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missouriindependent.com Trump administration offers states six-month delay on Medicaid work requirements • Missouri... This story was originally published on NewsFromTheStates.com, part of States Newsroom.
Jason Hancock @J_Hancock
More than 5,000 Missourians with developmental disabilities who rely on state employees to help them access services will be assigned to outside agencies by the end of 2027, a move that will eliminate 299 state positions. #moleg #mogov

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missouriindependent.com Missouri to end state-run developmental disability case management • Missouri Independent Some disability advocates worry eliminating state case management positions will remove a necessary layer of oversight of service providers.
Jason Hancock @J_Hancock
Hemp retailers across Missouri slashed prices, cleared shelves and, in some cases, gave away products this week as they prepared for a new state law restricting the sale of hemp-derived THC. #moleg #mogov

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missouriindependent.com Missouri hemp businesses clear shelves, close shops as new restrictions take effect • Missouri... Retailers offered steep discounts and gave away products as a state law pushed much of the hemp-derived THC market out of unlicensed stores.