Missouri AG targets school mental health surveys as ‘invasive’
In 2018, a rash of students in southwestern Missouri were dying by suicide. The Neosho School District wasn’t immune. “We were averaging about…
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Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed on Saturday the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that…
Missouri now permits abortion only in cases of ‘medical emergency’ – but not rape, incest
ST. LOUIS – Shaking her head in disbelief while sitting at Missouri’s last remaining abortion clinic, U.S. Rep. Cori Bush,…
Sheena Greitens documented abuse allegations against ex-husband in 2018
It was 10 days since her husband, Eric Greitens, resigned as governor and Sheena Greitens was terrified. In that period, she wrote…
Deep inside the gun bill is a break for prescription drug middlemen
Many Americans across the political spectrum are clamoring for federal action on guns in the wake of a mass shooting at…
Parson signs proclamation to end elective abortions in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY – Today, in response to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Gov. Mike Parson signed…
Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision
After half a century, Americans’ constitutional right to get an abortion has been overturned by the Supreme Court. The ruling…
U.S. Supreme Court overturns right to abortion in landmark decision
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established abortion as a constitutional right.…
Supreme Court expands gun rights in striking down New York concealed carry law
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Thursday a New York law that made it illegal to carry…
Greitens’ ‘RINO-hunting’ video incited threats to his ex-wife, her lawyer says
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Sheena Greitens’ attorney asked a judge Thursday to direct her ex-husband Eric Greitens to issue a public…
Lawsuit challenges Missouri voting aid restrictions
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Civil rights activists sued Missouri on Wednesday over a decades-old law that prohibits volunteers from offering…
U.S. Senate moves forward on gun safety legislation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is poised to pass a bipartisan bill later this week that could become the most…
Bill would give Missouri House, Senate leaders authority over when legislature intervenes in court
A bill awaiting action by Gov. Mike Parson would muzzle Democratic minorities by giving legislative leaders sole authority to intervene…
Greitens ad touts ‘hunting permit’ for GOP rivals in Missouri U.S Senate race
In a video posted Monday of a fake no-knock home raid, former Gov. Eric Greitens — flanked by extras in body armor,…
If Roe falls, some district attorneys won’t enforce anti-abortion laws
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As the Supreme Court appears on track to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, progressive prosecutors…
New shipping law aims to cut consumer costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to make shipping goods across oceans cheaper — a move…