Missouri Independent
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Senate members disagree on the effect of this provision and some worry about its effect on the industry. -
Researchers and business leaders warn that discriminatory laws are pushing LGBTQ+ Missourians and employers to leave, hurting the state’s economy. -
While the average premium for one carrier will decline, most consumers in the health care marketplace will pay more due to the loss of tax credits passed during the pandemic. -
Jail-based pilot programs from the Missouri Department of Mental Health are enabling some people to stand trial while they wait for a state hospital bed in jail or out on bond, but the backlog is still growing. -
Though food banks statewide said they have mostly made up shortfalls from cancelled deliveries, some worry that coming changes to SNAP will leave Missourians hungrier. -
Threats to democracy at both the national and state levels fueled Missourians to rally at more than 30 locations across the state Saturday as part of No Kings demonstrations. -
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation published a draft of a proposed amendment to allow curbside pickup at dispensaries on Tuesday and is asking for public feedback until Oct. 28. -
Gov. Mike Kehoe has repeatedly said the plan was drafted in his office. A filing by the attorney general's office says only that 'various governmental actors' worked on the plan to give a seat to the GOP. -
In the first month of direct state aid for Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, 98% of funds went to religious institutions. -
The Jackson County judge didn’t draw any conclusions about whether the current parental consent law is unconstitutional under the reproductive rights amendment
