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MO livestock producers seek fairness in consolidated meat industry
Missouri livestock producers are pushing Congress to restore country-of-origin labeling for beef in the next farm bill, believing it'll boost their …
New Missouri law ensures medication access
Gov. Mike Parson recently announced Senate Bill 751 would become law, allowing Missourians to access essential medications within their communities …
MO advocates demand fairness in beef labeling, support for small farms
Family farm advocates are pushing for major changes in the new Farm Bill, including reduced subsidies for large factory farms, mandatory beef country-…
Rising interest rates prompt higher loan costs for MO students
Federal student loan interest rates have surged to their highest levels in over a decade, posing yet another challenge for Missouri students and …
Some MO credit-card users see shifts in credit limits
Missouri's two major metro areas are part of a WalletHub analysis of credit-limit decreases among 100 U.S. cities. The WalletHub research looks at …
AM radio in every car? The debate hits Missouri
The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" now in Congress would mandate all new cars in the U.S. be equipped with AM radios, which is stirring a debate in …
Surge in solar installations eases energy costs for Missourians
Missouri homes and businesses have installed enough solar energy to power 68,000 homes each year. A new report released by the Solar Energy …
Advocates address disparities for women in Missouri's health care system
Women, and particularly Black women, are disproportionately affected by strokes and other health conditions in Missouri. Keetra Thompson, a stroke …
Big Pharma uses red-meat rhetoric in fight over drug costs
Access to reduced-price medication is a necessity for many rural Missourians with low income. Rep. Cindy O'Laughlin, R-Shelbina, the Senate Floor …
Breaking barriers for health equity with nutritional strategies
Missouri residents are gaining new insights into the powerful role of food in health care as experts and organizations advocate for a shift toward foo…
Missourians unaware of dual eligible special needs plans for healthcare savings
Dual Special Needs Plans such as Medicare Advantage in Missouri offer low costs with minimal co-pays and deductibles. In Missouri and across the …
MO summit tackles rising child food insecurity as benefits expire
As COVID-era benefits near expiration, a recent Child Wellness Summit brought together nonprofits to tackle urgent child well-being and food-…