Senators push for churches to get disaster relief grants
Four Republican senators introduced a bill Monday that would allow churches to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance program grants, putting the houses of worship on the same playing field as non-religious nonprofits.
St. Louis protesters return to streets after 120 arrested
A large crowd gathered outside the prison in St. Louis, Missouri, overnight to call for the release of protesters still in police custody. Earlier, several hundred people also marched peacefully through the city’s downtown, while high school students in at least two districts also joined a demonstration.
Protest Over Police Shooting Led to Riots in Missouri
Protests followed a police shooting on Saturday of Michael Brown, 18, led to riots, looting and vandalism of stores in Missouri.
School Prayer Case Settled, School Agrees to Limit Prayer, Religious Activity
A Missouri school district has agreed to restrict its faculty’s religious activities related to school groups.
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