Is hospital tax bill to cover Missouri Medicaid costs at risk of failing?
Lawmakers in the Missouri Senate want to get to routine legislation that would help to cover a significant share of the state’s Medicaid costs. The federal reimbursement allowance bill, also known as the FRA, taxes Missouri hospitals to help with those expenses. About...
Rowden drops out of Missouri Secretary of State race
A major contender for Missouri Secretary of State has dropped out of the race. Caleb Rowden announced in a social media post today that he won’t be seeking the Republican nomination, saying his decision not to run is the right one for him and his family. Rowden is in...
Missourians rally for disability rights (LISTEN)
A rally about disability rights was recently held at the Missouri Capitol. Alisa Nelson talks to Shelby Butler, with Empower: Abilities in Springfield, about some of the challenges facing the disabled community.
Lee’s Summit Democrat wants to punish unlawful tracking a vehicle
Legislation in the Missouri House could penalize someone for unlawfully tracking a vehicle. Under the bill from Rep. Kemp Strickler, D-Lee’s Summit, anyone who installs, conceals, or otherwise places an electronic tracking device without the owner’s consent could get...
A proposal for Missouri schools to be adequately prepared for heart emergencies (LISTEN)
A state senator wants help to be heartbeats away when a student’s heart stops. Alisa Nelson talks to State Senator Karla Eslinger, who is sponsoring a bill that would require Missouri schools to be ready to adequately respond to a heart emergency.
Military signing bonuses could get a full tax deduction in Missouri (LISTEN)
Missouri military members who get an enlistment bonus might get some help from Uncle Sam. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles Representative Adam Schnelting about a bill he is sponsoring that could also help with the military’s recruitment shortage.
Could the death penalty be used against someone convicted of certain sex crimes?
The Missouri Senate is considering a bill that would allow the death penalty to be used against someone convicted of certain sex crimes. The bill from Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, would allow the death penalty for those found guilty of first-degree statutory rape or...
Fallen WWII soldier’s remains identified
The remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Julius Wolfe, of southwest Missouri’s Liberal, have been identified. The announcement has been made by the POW/MIA Accounting Agency, a U.S. Defense Department agency in charge of finding and identifying the remains of American prisoners...
Schmitt and Hawley both plan to vote ‘yes’ on TikTok ban
Both of Missouri’s Republican senators plan to vote “yes” on the U.S. House bill that could ban TikTok from the United States. The bill would force TikTok’s parent company, China-based ByteDance, to sell the social media platform within five months or else it would be...
Washington University researchers discover key component of how sleep heals the brain (LISTEN)
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have made a breakthrough discovery about sleep. Neurons have the power to cleanse the brain while we sleep. The findings are featured in the magazine “Nature.” Ashley Byrd learns how this all works from two...
Burlison wants U.S. House to create subcommittee on UFO’s
Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison wants the U.S. House to create a subcommittee on UAP’s, commonly known as UFO’s. Last year, Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District, took part in a congressional hearing in which three retired military members testified to unexplained...
New dashboard helps to determine bed availability in long-term care settings
A new dashboard has been unveiled to help Missouri residents find long-term care homes with bed and service availability. Long-term care centers, including all levels of care, are encouraged to fill out a weekly survey to report how many beds are available, and which...