Missouri
MO Legislation Would Help Families Afford Child Care
Like others across the country, many Missouri families struggle with the cost of child care, and state lawmakers are proposing some relief. Rep…
MO 'Clean Slate' Bill Would Make 'Expungement' Automatic
A large percentage of Missourians who could to have their criminal records "expunged" have not done so, despite the effects expungement -- referred …
MO Lawmaker Proposes Raising "Circuit Breaker" Tax Credits
Every Missourian knows property values and property taxes have risen dramatically in the past 15 years, as well as the cost of rent. State lawmakers …
Report: Nearly 2 Million in MO are Medically Disenfranchised
A new report looking at access to primary-care doctors found nearly 2 million Missourians are medically disenfranchised. The report from the …
Report: Conservation Funding for Smaller Farms Needed in Farm Bill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture touts its conservation programs for farmers, but a new study from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy …
Well Testing Encouraged During Groundwater Awareness Week
While most people do not often stop to consider what goes on underground, this is Groundwater Awareness Week, and officials are encouraging …
Legislation Would Help Working Missourians with Disabilities
For Missourians with a disability, earning too much money, or having a spouse earn too much, can mean losing important Medicaid health coverage…
EPA Proposal to Lower Acceptable Soot Levels Seen as Benefit to Missourians
Particulate matter in the air, commonly called "soot," exacerbates and can even cause heart and lung conditions, with asthma sufferers being …
2,000+ Urge Biden to Enforce Exec-Order Antitrust Pledge
A petition signed by more than 2,000 farmers, ranchers and consumers urging enforcement of antitrust laws has been sent to the White House by the …
March Trainings to Help People with Disabilities in Emergencies
The first of four training sessions is coming up March 6-7 in Springfield on preparedness to help individuals with disabilities survive a disaster…
MO Low-Income Utility Assistance Now Available Year Round
With winter still bringing occasional cold snaps, low-income Missourians who face sudden heating problems have help. Missouri's Low Income Home …
Heart Association: Two-Handed CPR Saves Lives During Cardiac Arrest
February is American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association encourages everyone to learn about cardiac arrest and the importance of learning …