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Madison Conte is a reporter for PolitiFact Missouri. She is also a reporter and producer at KBIA in Columbia, Mo.

Featured Statements

Cindy O’Laughlin
stated on February 14, 2019 in an opinion piece:

"When comparing state by state, the data clearly demonstrates that over 20 other states with (Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs) are still substantially worse off than Missouri in terms of curbing the effects of opioid abuse."

By Madison Conte • May 2, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
stated on January 23, 2019 in a speech at a General Laws Committee hearing:

A girl’s "life expectancy is seven years after entering into prostitution."

By Madison Conte • February 27, 2019