CDC Panel Advises States To Prioritize Health Care Workers, Nursing Homes For COVID Vaccine

It will be up to each state to determine how exactly to distribute doses of the vaccines, which could receive expedited federal approval.

Reversing Course, Parson Asks Lawmakers To Drop COVID Liability Bill From Special Session

The issue was a top priority for Parson, who expanded the special session last month after receiving requests from legislators.

Missouri Lawmakers File Bills To Improve Access To HIV Treatment, Reduce Stigma

Missouri’s laws still allow for people to be prosecuted for spreading HIV through means such as biting.

At Suburban Missouri Hospital, Staff Navigate Death And Denial

Outside hospital walls, the pandemic grinds on and the public numbs to reports about hospitals near the breaking point.

New Pandemic Relief Proposal Rolled Out By Bipartisan Group In Congress

More than a dozen U.S. House and Senate members are pushing for a bipartisan coronavirus relief package.

Missouri Republicans Hope To Limit Local Control Over Public Health Orders

In November, the state reported 116,576 new COVID cases — more than double the 57,073 reported in October.

Howard County Jail Closed As COVID Outbreak Hits Sheriff, Inmates

The 15 detainees who were held in the jail have been sent to Cooper County.

Missouri Senate To Vote Next Week On COVID Funding. Fate Of Liability Bill Uncertain

The Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, and the full Senate will spend Wednesday debating.

Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Just Bring Back DACA But Expand It

Immigration advocates are pushing for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to not just be reaffirmed but expanded.

With No Statewide Mandate In Missouri, More Local Governments Are Requiring Masks

While the state’s urban centers were quick to require masks, most cities and counties around the state have hesitated to follow.

Rural Areas In Missouri And Kansas Send Their Sickest Patients To Cities, Straining Hospitals

Many rural communities across the U.S. have resisted masks and calls for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

How State Political Parties Helped Big Money Pay For This Year’s Elections

That’s all thanks to a 2014 Supreme Court decision that eliminated.

Election Spending In 2020 Doubled To $14 Billion – 3 Takeaways From A Campaign Finance Expert

Some of those who put large sums toward supporting a winner, such as President-elect Joe Biden, may be rewarded with government positions.

Five Years After Ferguson Report, Some Say Progress Has Come Too Slow

For all its promise, and all the work that went into producing it, much of its suggestions have seen little progress.

Farmers Likely To See More Multinational Trade Deals Crafted In Biden Administration

While Biden may be less politically aligned with farmers, he is unlikely to make such a startling debut on agriculture and trade policy.

Many Missouri Tenants Lack Legal Counsel During Eviction Proceedings

Advocates warn pandemic-related evictions will leave lasting scar on tenants’ rental history.

Phelps County Standoff: Woman Fights Order Banning Her From Missouri City Hall

With the help of David Roland and the Freedom Center of Missouri, she’s suing the city to lift the trespass warnings.

Tyson Hires Former AG Eric Holder To Investigate Claims Of Betting On Worker COVID Infections

Tyson Foods’ CEO announced Thursday he has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to lead an “independent investigation.”

Utilities Offer Help To Missourians Behind On Bills. Will That Mean Rates Will Increase?

Almost half a million customers of Missouri’s regulated utilities were behind on their bills in September.

Lawsuit: Tyson Managers In Iowa Bet Money On How Many Workers Would Contract COVID-19

The lawsuit alleges that despite the uncontrolled spread of the virus at the plant, Tyson required its employees to work long hours.

To Prevent Abuse At Religious Schools, Missouri Lawmakers Recommend New Regulations

Residential facilities would have to register, perform background checks and would face repercussions after multiple abuse reports.

Missouri Republicans Hope To Shield Businesses From COVID Lawsuits

The bill would protect nursing homes, schools and other businesses from liability lawsuits related to the pandemic.

As Missouri COVID Cases Surge, What Does It Mean To Be ‘Safe’ In The Pandemic?

Missouri, like much of the Midwest, is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.

‘The Virus Is Winning’: Health Officials Call For Statewide Mask Mandate In Missouri

With cases and hospitalizations at all-time highs, Garza said the state must act to ensure hospitals won’t have to turn patients away.

2020 Was A Bloodbath For Missouri Democrats. Will 2022 Be Any Better? (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: It hurts to say, but 2020 was a bloodbath for Missouri Democrats.

COVID-19 Cases Force Missouri Senate To Delay Meetings For Special Session

COVID-19 cases among members and staff of the Missouri Senate will force it to postpone consideration of an emergency spending bill.

‘Just Not Enough People’: Missouri Healthcare Workers Face Fatigue As COVID Surges

As cases and hospitalizations hit all-time highs, healthcare workers are warning that staffing is stretched thin.

Q&A With Cori Bush, Missouri’s First Black Congresswoman

‘This is our moment to finally start living,’ Bush says.

Missouri Relaxes Rules On When Students Must Quarantine After COVID Exposure

Students and teachers in Missouri school districts may no longer have to quarantine from the classroom for a full 14 days.

Police Chokeholds, No-Knock Warrants Spark Debate In Missouri House Committee

Law enforcement officials say legislation isn’t the answer.

Republicans In Congress Chime In On Trump Claims Of A Stolen Election

Some Republicans in Congress are agreeing with President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen from him.

Capitol Perspectives: Election Night Reporting History (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: There are four Missourians who helped develop the systems that provide you with accurate and prompt election night returns.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Tests Positive For Coronavirus

First Lady Teresa Parson also tested positive earlier on Wednesday after developing symptoms, the governor's office said.

Missouri Gets A "C" For Its State Finances

Each Missouri taxpayer is on the hook for $4,300

28 COVID-19 Cases In Missouri, First Death In Boone County

Twenty-four people have now tested positive in the state, which saw its first death from the new coronavirus Wednesday.

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Missouri Gets A "C" For Its State Finances

A new study shows that state finances worsened in 2018