Missourians, health care providers pause plans as Medicaid expansion heads to court
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Electric buses, asphalt, bridges: Politicians jostle for federal transportation cash
WASHINGTON — The nearly $1 billion that U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., is seeking through Congress’ revamped earmarks process isn’t a…
Residents grapple with utility costs as shutoffs resume
The pandemic has been hard on Louise Lynch’s family. Her daughter caught COVID-19 as the virus first took hold, and nearly…
Sustainable fertilizer plant planned at riverfront
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Canadian company plans a $25 million revamp of a building along the riverfront to make…
City struggles with revenue shortfall brought by pandemic
CITY HALL – After the fiscal devastation brought by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, St. Louis is in a weakened position…
Aldermen may soon resume in-person meetings
CITY HALL – Meetings of the Board of Aldermen may soon move back from 29 home offices connected by Zoom…
Homeless students slipping through cracks, congressional panel told
WASHINGTON — Witnesses before a U.S. House panel on Wednesday advised lawmakers on how federal relief aid can help bridge…
University of Missouri tuition to increase in the fall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Tuition will rise in the fall at all four campuses for the University of Missouri, with…
Stark racial disparities persist in vaccinations, CDC data show
Black Americans’ covid-19 vaccination rates are still lagging months into the nation’s campaign, while Hispanics are closing the gap and…
Lawsuit seeks to force Missouri to enact voter-approved Medicaid expansion
The least surprising lawsuit of the year, to force Missouri to provide Medicaid coverage to 275,000 people eligible under a 2020…
JACO INTERVIEW: Reproductive Health Services CEO discusses future of Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to take a Mississippi case that could overturn Roe v. Wade worries advocates of legal…
Man with explosives meant for BLM protesters gets probation
ST. CHARLES (AP) — An area man has been sentenced to probation after admitting to charges that he made grenades…
New federal program offers city residents help with rent, utilities
ST. LOUIS – City residents who have fallen behind on paying their rent and utilities during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic…
New Missouri license plate to honor Negro Leagues Museum
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missourians will soon be able to purchase license plates highlighting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in…
Ashcroft urges Missouri Senate to shut down debate for Medicaid funding
Republicans in the Missouri Senate should move to shut down debate if a filibuster blocks anti-abortion lawmakers from putting their stamp…
Pool management mixed on easing of rules on masks
ST. LOUIS – The rules on masks may be loosening up, but at some area pools, management isn’t ready to…