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Rising hate prompts new safety effort for synagogues and nonprofits

Missouri has launched the Missouri nonprofit safety task force, a new statewide initiative designed to protect faith-based groups and community organizations amid rising threats. Signed into law Friday by Governor Mike Kehoe, the task force is part of Senate Bill 71—a sweeping public safety package welcomed by Jewish and nonprofit leaders across the state. Read More

Missouri House advances bill targeting antisemitism…

The bill would require the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Higher Education to assign a staff member to monitor “antisemetic discrimination and harassment” and investigate whether schools have responsibility for incidents. Read more