Missouri
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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 …
Groups renew calls to address radioactive contamination in food, water
Some organizations are renewing calls to address radioactive contamination in U.S. food and drinking water. The issue has gained prevalence in the …
Experts: Take precautions to enjoy safe time in summer sun
Summer is usually a fun time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends, but experts said Missourians should be taking precautions to keep a day …
Missouri committee to crack down on illegal immigrant crimes
The Missouri House of Representatives has formed a special committee to look into what the House Speaker refers to as crimes committed by immigrants l…
988 crisis lifeline marks 2nd anniversary of service
The country's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system turns two years old this month and a new report outlined Missouri's implementation, calling for …
MO nonprofits join forces to help with power bills for those in need
Some Missouri nonprofit groups have teamed up to help those in need in the rural southeastern part of the state. Many households in these …
Trending documentary features 500 MO teens learning about democracy
Five hundred high school girls from Missouri are the stars of a new documentary. Girls State is described as a political coming-of-age film…
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 …
Data helps map a brighter future for Missouri's children
Missouri children are making strides in overall health but educational challenges remain, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book released by the …
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 …
MO lawmakers push for prison reform to address overcrowding, safety concerns
Some Missouri lawmakers want to lower the jail population, especially for older incarcerated people, because of safety concerns and staffing …