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Meg Cunningham

@megcunningham.bsky.social

Rural health, previously Missouri state government for The Beacon.

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‘Trapped in a fiery kennel’: Lawsuit against Missouri Department of Corrections alleges extreme heat at one prison is a constitutional violation The lawsuit alleges that those with certain medical conditions and those in solitary confinement are at increased risk in Algoa Correctional Center, which does not have central air conditioning.

A lawsuit filed Friday alleges that excessive heat at Jefferson City's Algoa Correctional Center amounts to cruel and unusual punishment for some groups incarcerated there.

One inmate said it was like being in a coffin with heat lamps. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025...

13.05.2025 16:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A seat at the table: The impact of primary care shortages in Missouri Join The Beacon for a panel on Missouri’s primary care shortage. Share your concerns & help ensure every community has a seat at the table!

Tonight's the night! Join us over Zoom at 5p for a listening session to hear from experts on Missouri's primary care provider shortage, ask your questions and hear about solutions as the physician workforce ages.
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-seat-at-...

17.04.2025 15:55 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prop-a-missouris-new-statewide-minimum-wage-tickets-1221593993519

On Feb. 12, @thebeacon.bsky.social is hosting a virtual listening session on Prop A to answer any questions about the new statewide minimum wage.

Join us from 5-7 on Zoom:
t.co/sNeJ07IZ8b

06.02.2025 17:17 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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