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Meg Cunningham
@megcunningham.bsky.social
Rural health, previously Missouri state government for The Beacon.
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...
‘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.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.
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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!
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April 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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:
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February 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM