Here’s a look at some of the city, county and state stories coming from area news outlets.

Petitions signed by 40,000 delivered to Akin’s Ballwin office

The Associated Press reports supporters of Planned Parenthood have sent petitions with 40,000 signatures to MO Congressman Todd Akin to express contempt over his comments on rape.

Report says fewer Missouri, Kansas youths lack health insurance

The Kansas City Star reports that a study has attributed slight increase in health coverage to Missouri and Kansas youths to government insurance programs.

Commissioner of Securities Matt Kitzi leads Missouri’s investment regulation efforts

The Columbia Missourian reports on Missouri Commissioner of Securities Matt Kitzi’s election to the board of directors of the North American Securities Administrators Association.

St. Louis unemployment rate inches up to 7.8 percent in July

The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports on a decrease in the St. Louis labor force.

 

 

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