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Lawyers on both sides of Missouri’s Medicaid expansion lawsuit disagree over whether lawmakers funded expansion
A judge in mid-Missouri’s Cole County expects to issue his decision in Missouri’s Medicaid expansion lawsuit by Wednesday. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem heard about 75 minutes of arguments on Monday afternoon, before a packed courtroom in Jefferson City. Reporters from across the state filled the entire jury box. Three Missouri women are suing…
(AUDIO) Missouri organization has great success in helping at-risk students graduate from high school
Jobs for America’s Graduates is a national organization helping disadvantaged students graduate from high school and confidently transition to the next phase of their life. The nonprofit, often referred to as JAG, has an impressive 98% graduation rate among its Missouri students. By achieving high graduation rates, JAG-Missouri also helps to end the cycle of…
With no healthcare tax deal on horizon, Parson threatens to freeze $722 million in next Missouri budget
Gov. Mike Parson has had enough. He has given the Missouri Legislature a deadline of noon Tuesday to reach a deal on a healthcare tax extension proposal that helps to fund a significant portion of Missouri’s Medicaid program. If they don’t find a compromise, Parson says he will freeze $722 million in spending in Missouri’s…
