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The company is seeking approval for $11 million in financing to help with liquidity as it moves through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
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Under national standards, at least 35% of kids entering foster care should exit with a permanent living situation — whether adoption, guardianship or reunification with family — within one year. But only 12 of Missouri's 114 counties met that goal.
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The bill that would force Freeburg to ditch its mascot is scheduled to be called in two House Education Policy Committee hearings this week.
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