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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would abolish a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled people who live in rental homes.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Low-income seniors and disabled Missourians who live in rented homes could lose a state tax break under legislation endorsed by the state Senate.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Disabilities advocacy groups are joining forces to form the Columbia Disabilities Advocacy Network, aiming to make changes to the city to improve the lives of disabled persons.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Two disabled adults and two children lost their power because of an unpaid electric bill.

Monday, August 27, 2012  The National Federation of the Blind is criticizing Goodwill Industries for wages paid at a sheltered workshop in Columbia.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Folks with and without disabilities showed up to let legislators know that they vote.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  People will go to the Capitol Wednesday to rally for disability rights.

Monday, October 10, 2011  There will be a new program in Jefferson City aimed at helping local families dealing with special needs kids.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  A team of cyclists traveling across the country will arrive in Sedalia Thursday.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The backlog for Social Security Disability benefits is growing.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Basketball star Lebron James used the word 'retarded' recently to decribe a reporter's question, was it wrong?

Friday, April 22, 2011  UPDATE: Authorities believe a faulty toaster oven was the cause of a fatal fire in Rolla this week.

Saturday, April 09, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon and first lady Georganne Nixon continued an Easter tradition Saturday.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  5,000 shoes piled into the rotunda of the capitol building in Jefferson City to raise awareness.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Columbia’s Job Point officials are still finding jobs for the disabled and those at risk during the so-called double recession.