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PolitiFact Missouri is a project of the University of Missouri and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Reporters and researchers examine statements by Missouri elected officials and candidates and anyone else who speaks up on matters of public importance. We research their statements and then rate the accuracy on our Truth-O-Meter.

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Would MO abortion Amendment 3 legalize surgery for trans kids? It's highly unlikely, experts say

Would MO abortion Amendment 3 legalize surgery for trans kids? It's highly unlikely, experts say

By Grace Abels • October 25, 2024
Why the juvenile suspects in the Chiefs parade shooting haven’t been named, unlike Kyle Rittenhouse

Why the juvenile suspects in the Chiefs parade shooting haven’t been named, unlike Kyle Rittenhouse

By Sara Swann • February 23, 2024
Is new Missouri rule a ‘ban’ on transgender adults? It imposes major health care access barriers

Is new Missouri rule a ‘ban’ on transgender adults? It imposes major health care access barriers

By Grace Abels • April 24, 2023
Why many voters in Arizona, Missouri will use voting centers, not precincts, on Election Day

Why many voters in Arizona, Missouri will use voting centers, not precincts, on Election Day

By Amy Sherman • August 1, 2022
The race for the Missouri Senate seat: A guide

The race for the Missouri Senate seat: A guide

By Louis Jacobson • April 19, 2022
2022 candidates use ads vowing to be tough on China, or attacking rivals as too soft on China

2022 candidates use ads vowing to be tough on China, or attacking rivals as too soft on China

By Tom Kertscher • March 3, 2022
Republicans facing off in 2022 GOP primaries are running ads claiming the 2020 election was stolen

Republicans facing off in 2022 GOP primaries are running ads claiming the 2020 election was stolen

By Tom Kertscher • February 2, 2022
In context: Joe Biden’s ‘fair share’ comments on gas prices

In context: Joe Biden’s ‘fair share’ comments on gas prices

By Bill McCarthy • December 9, 2021
What’s known about claim that white supremacists shot at Ferguson, Mo., marchers

What’s known about claim that white supremacists shot at Ferguson, Mo., marchers

By Tom Kertscher • November 19, 2021
Will Tampa’s Super Bowl be a super spreader? Experts worry about what NFL can’t control

Will Tampa’s Super Bowl be a super spreader? Experts worry about what NFL can’t control

By Bill McCarthy • February 1, 2021
COVID-19 could be the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression

COVID-19 could be the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression

By Veronica Mohesky • December 11, 2020
Will children be counted if Missouri Amendment 3 passes? It depends

Will children be counted if Missouri Amendment 3 passes? It depends

By Veronica Mohesky • October 15, 2020
They said what? Fact-checking the Missouri governor debate

They said what? Fact-checking the Missouri governor debate

By Benjamin Brink • October 10, 2020
What we know about the St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters, fearing 'angry mob'

What we know about the St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters, fearing 'angry mob'

By Tom Kertscher • June 30, 2020
Did Andrew Yang break the law? We may never know

Did Andrew Yang break the law? We may never know

By Libby Stanford • September 20, 2019
Do pit bulls account for 30% to 50% of shelter dogs?

Do pit bulls account for 30% to 50% of shelter dogs?

By Magdaline Duncan • May 10, 2019
Did the Jefferson County Port Authority release Rob Vescovo’s Social Security number and more?

Did the Jefferson County Port Authority release Rob Vescovo’s Social Security number and more?

By Lauren Richey • March 26, 2019
Has MU bent over backwards to increase faculty diversity?

Has MU bent over backwards to increase faculty diversity?

By Sten Spinella • December 6, 2018
Will medical marijuana users in Missouri be able to buy guns?

Will medical marijuana users in Missouri be able to buy guns?

By Ryan Hanrahan • November 21, 2018
How bad off will soybean farmers be this year?

How bad off will soybean farmers be this year?

By Andrew Withers • October 29, 2018