Whisper campaigns grow as Biden nears choice for high court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Too progressive. Too moderate. Bad for workers. The whispers and background chatter about top contenders for the…
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Feud between Missouri, Justice Department complicates joint program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A crime-fighting partnership between Missouri and the Justice Department is caught in the middle of a…
1 in 4 Americans covered by Medicaid or CHIP health insurance
As of July 2021, a total of 83.6 million Americans were insured through either Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. That’s almost…
Missouri takes months to process Medicaid applications — longer than law allows
Aneka French applied for Medicaid in October, not long after Missouri became the 38th state to expand eligibility for the…
U.S. House hearing on extremism toward minorities turns into ‘defund the police’ debate
WASHINGTON — Leaders of faith organizations and Historically Black Colleges and Universities told members of a U.S. House panel on…
State health agency seeks control of Title X funds that go to Planned Parenthood
Missouri’s state health department has applied to oversee federal family planning funds, a move reproductive health advocates fear would give…
Millions on Medicaid are at risk of losing coverage in months ahead
Federal and state officials are bracing for a great unwinding: millions of people losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic…
Missouri plotting official ‘end’ to COVID-19 pandemic as soon as March, document says
The state of Missouri is planning an official end to the COVID-19 pandemic as a public health crisis and will transition…
U.S. DOJ sues Missouri over law blocking enforcement of federal gun regulations
A controversial Missouri gun law that penalizes police for enforcing federal gun laws is facing a new legal challenge from…
‘A shock’: Health care groups kept in dark when Missouri ended COVID emergency order
When Susan Klotz heard the governor had announced he would be allowing the COVID-19 state of emergency to expire at…
Before ouster, Missouri health director drafted letter to senators that was never sent
On the Friday before a drawn-out confirmation battle ended with his ouster from office, Missouri state Health Director Donald Kauerauf wrote…
Court backs Missouri ban on using public funds for campaigns
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of a law banning the use of public…
Missouri lawmaker admits illegally selling prescription drugs, says it was unintentional
A Missouri lawmaker facing a 23-count federal indictment for allegedly selling fake stem-cell treatments and fraudulently using federal pandemic relief funds has…
Black members of Biden’s Cabinet mark Black History Month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The six Black members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet marked Black History Month recently by discussing their roles, some…
Prosecutor won’t charge reporter who uncovered teacher database flaw
A newspaper reporter targeted by Gov. Mike Parson for uncovering a security flaw in a state-run website won’t face criminal…
Tempers fray as Missouri Senate Republicans fight over Congressional map
When the Missouri Senate recognizes “special guests,” it is normally a pleasant diversion, announcing visits from school groups, constituents or…