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Missouri’s Eric Burlison Pushes Free-Market Healthcare as ACA Subsidies Expire
With pressure mounting in Washington for lawmakers to figure out the future of America’s healthcare system, U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District, said extending Affordable Care Act subsidies isn’t the answer. Burlison called the ACA—better known as Obamacare—...
DESE gives update on Missouri Future Workforce executive order
Work continues on one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s first executive orders after taking office – improving Missouri’s career and technical education programs and infrastructure. Kelli Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services with the Department of Elementary and...
Missouri Electric Co-op’s Tips For Bright Lights and Safe Nights This Holiday Season (LISTEN)
Decking the halls is a beloved holiday tradition, but are you decorating safely? From dazzling string lights to elaborate inflatable displays, electric and Christmas decorations bring festive cheer but also have hidden risks. In our chat with Gabe Twellman of Cuivre...
Missouri students design high-tech tool with special healing power (LISTEN)
A group of southwest Missouri students has created a system to heal wounds up to 50% faster. Alisa Nelson talks to the brains behind the technology - Kaden Colman, a senior at Reeds Spring R-4 School District.
IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Missouri Storm Victims Until March 2026 (LISTEN)
When severe storms and flooding swept through Missouri earlier this year, the damage didn’t stop at homes and businesses — it disrupted lives in ways that can linger for months. The IRS is stepping in to give Missourians more time to recover financially. Individuals...
Thinking about getting a real Christmas tree? Missouri farm explains why you should get one (LISTEN)
The hustle and bustle of the Christmas tree-buying season is here. Pea Ridge Forest in Hermann is one of Missouri’s Christmas tree farms. Alisa Nelson talks to owner Scott Rood, who says the experience of getting a real Christmas tree is a great quality time with the...
Columbia Regional Airport expanding flight options (LISTEN)
Columbia Regional Airport recently announced new non-stop service from Columbia to Orlando and Destin, Florida. Airport Manager Michael Parks says the flights, which take off in June, are just one example of an airline recognizing that passengers enjoy flying in and...
Missouri Senator Pushes Tax-Free Health Care Plan Amid ACA Debate
In Washington, the debate is heating up over Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire in just weeks. Missouri Senator Josh Hawley is pushing a new plan to make health care more affordable. At a hearing in Washington on Wednesday, he said his bill would make health...
Missouri residents have until Sunday, Dec. 7, to enroll in Medicare Parts C and D
Medicare open enrollment for parts C and D ends on Sunday, December 7. Scott Minea, Executive Director of the state’s Health Insurance Assistance Program (Missouri SHIP), said for those already enrolled, now’s the time to make changes. “For switching your Part D drug...
Advocates Sue Missouri, Say Mental Health System Broken for Those Awaiting Competency Evaluation
A new federal lawsuit claims Missouri is failing people with serious mental illness and disabilities who are stuck in jail waiting for a trial. Nearly 500 people are behind bars in Missouri awaiting a mental health evaluation to determine if they are competent to go...
Missouri Congressman Burlison: U.S. Must Stop Narco-Terrorists, Not Pursue Regime Change
Some Republicans in Washington are demanding answers after U.S. forces carried out a second strike in the southern Caribbean, killing survivors of an initial attack on a suspected drug boat from Venezuela. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District, told Missourinet...
Toyota Boosts Missouri Economy with New Jobs and Hybrid Production (LISTEN)
Toyota’s old slogan said, "Oh, what a feeling," and for folks in Troy, Missouri, that feeling is all about growth and opportunity. Toyota is investing millions and adding jobs at its casting plant, and it’s all tied to the future of hybrid vehicles. Show Me Today...
Kansas City-area organization helps homeless veterans get back on their feet (LISTEN)
A Kansas City-area organization strives to restore the dignity and self-worth of homeless veterans. Alisa Nelson talks to Debbie Childress, who launched Valor Ranch after her time as a military spouse showed her the need to help veterans re-enter civilian life with...
Missouri Insurance Director Angela Nelson Warns of ‘Sticker Shock’ During Open Enrollment (LISTEN)
Insurance rates are going up, but what does that mean for Missourians who buy coverage on the open market? And what options do they have? Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Angela Nelson to talk...
Missouri bill aims to speed up mental health evaluations for crime suspects in jail
(Jefferson City, Mo.) -- Missouri has hundreds of people in jail awaiting a mental health evaluation to determine if they are competent to go on trial for their alleged crimes. State Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, is proposing to require any person arrested and subject...
Missouri’s First Day of Legal Sports Betting: ‘So Far, So Good,’ Says Gaming Commission’s Jan Zimmerman
How did Missouri’s first day of legalized sports betting go? Missouri Gaming Commission Chairwoman Jan Zimmerman told Missourinet that things have been pretty quiet on her end. “I'm assuming that if something had gone terribly wrong, I probably would have heard that,”...
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