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Seg. 1: Missouri Auditor Touts Legislative Initiatives. Seg. 2: Preventing Teen Suicide.

Luke X. Martin
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KCUR 89.3
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has questions about the governor's payments to private attorneys.

  Segment 1: Missouri State Auditor on what she counts as legislative victories in this year's regular session.

This past legislative session, Missouri lawmakers passed a law that strengthens protections for so-called "whistleblowers." Today, the Missouri state auditor told us why she pushed for this legislation, and what the implications are for state workers. We also learned why Gov. Eric Greitens' move to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private attorneys has her concerned.  

Segment 2, beginning at 14:58: Keys to recognizing depression and suicidal tendencies in teens, and how to react.

Suicide among adolescents is an epidemic and is the second-leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24 in the Kansas City area. Today, two mental health professionals shared advice on recognizing and addressing suicidal thoughts in teens. 

If you or someone you know is stuggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8225), or text HELLO to 741741. For more information, visit EncourageHopeAndHelp.com.

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.