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Body JEFFERSON CITY – Vaccinations given to Missouri children since the COVID-19 pandemic began are down. The number of vaccinations given to children 18 years or younger in April fell 50% compared to April 2019.

Body LIBERTY – Election leaders in Clay and Ray counties said they plan to safeguard the public against COVID-19 during the primary elections Tuesday, but they will not require voters to wear masks.

Body LYONS, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks public comment on changes designed to make getting loans for major projects easier for rural communities.

Body RICHMOND – The public said no to early release for the so-called “toxic pharmacist,” Robert Courtney, and the Bureau of Prisons did an about-face.

Body RICHMOND – Sen. Denny Hoskins’ service animals bill became law last week.

Body The public has spoken but the judiciary in Clay County has muffled their voices through a slow response. A petition drive succeeded in requiring Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway to audit Clay County.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Good Samaritan Center, Tri-County Mental Health, Senior Health Solutions, Signature and other organizations plan to host the Drive-Through Mental Health Fair in the Good Samaritan Center parking lot.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A district employee contracted the coronavirus, Deputy Superintendent Jaret Tomlinson told school board members last week.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A team of school district officials developed a fall reopening plan, Assistant Superintendent Jaret Tomlinson said when presenting that plan to the school board last week.

Body LIBERTY – Three Republicans seek the Clay County Eastern District Commission nomination in the Aug. 4 primary elections.