Latest Fact Checks By Zara McDowell-Barker

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Is suicide the second-leading cause of death among Missouri youth?

By Gaëlle Fournier , Zara McDowell-Barker
May 15, 2019
"Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among 15-19 year olds and 25-34 year olds in Missouri."
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Smith’s statement on MoDOT’s debt adds up, but needs context

By Zara McDowell-Barker
May 8, 2019
"Our state transportation department already has a heavy debt load and has paid more than $700 million in debt payments in just the last two…
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Missouri ranks toward the bottom of higher education funding

By Zara McDowell-Barker
April 10, 2019
"Missouri ranks 45th in the nation in per capita state fiscal support for higher education and Missouri State is last among Missouri schools."
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How lucrative would sports betting be in Missouri?

By Zara McDowell-Barker
March 15, 2019
The sports betting bill would create "$12.5 million to $30.9 million in additional revenue for the state"
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