A Missouri Congressman who's part of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus is calling on...
Missouri Congressman Jason Smith asks President Trump to revoke U.S. Fish and Wildlife order; “it’s absolutely ridiculous”
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Missouri’s U.S. Senators split on Trump’s HHS secretary nominee
In another close and party line vote (52-47) on one of President Trump’s cabinet nominees, The...
Missouri House committee hears testimony on needle exchange legislation
{STORY WRITTEN BY ALEX DEROSIER, MISSOURINET CONTRIBUTOR} State Rep. Holly Rehder (R-Sikeston) and...
State Senators scrutinize Greitens budget
Missouri lawmakers are reviewing Governor Eric Greitens budget for the upcoming fiscal year which...
MU nuclear reactor gets 20 year license from NRC
A major Missouri contributor in the fight against cancer will be on the job for 20 more years. The...
Tensions run high over abortion proposal in Missouri legislature
Missouri lawmakers are considering a far reaching proposal dealing with abortion. Among other...
Missouri lawmakers look a proposal to protect anti abortion pregnancy centers
Missouri lawmakers are reviewing a proposal to permit what are being referred to as “alternatives...
Former Missouri Governor Kit Bond reflects on $900 million budget shortfall he faced 36 years ago
Despite facing a large budget shortfall at the start of it, former Missouri Governor Christopher...
Group wants lawmakers to look at legislation for people with developmental disabilities
An organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities is trying to get...
Greitens declares state of emergency for Missouri, activates National Guard; MoDOT warns of “significant” ice accumulations
Missouri's Governor has declared a state of emergency, as Winter Storm Jupiter approaches....
MO. Republican lawmakers claim proposal to change Medicaid would reduce costs
Missouri lawmakers are considering a proposal to ask the federal government to allow changes in...
Missouri governor pardons clergy members protesting in favor of Medicaid expansion
Sixteen clergy members, known as the Medicaid 23, have been pardoned by Governor Jay Nixon (D) for...
Missouri bill would add two more life-threatening diseases to newborn screenings list
Newborn screenings could also include the addition of two genetic and potentially deadly diseases....
Proposal requires booklet be issued to women referred out of state for abortions
More abortion legislation is being introduced in Jefferson City in the upcoming session. A...
Blunt emphasizes jobs, opportunities and nutrition during tour of Boys and Girls Club of Columbia
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt (R) heard surprising details about Columbia's poverty rate, during a...
Missouri Congressman Jason Smith: America’s health care system must be patient-centered
A Missouri GOP Congressman calling for Obamacare's repeal says Congress must ensure that there's...
MU School of Medicine study: alcohol should not be used as a sleep aid
A new multi-year MU study says alcohol interferes with the body's ability to regulate sleep....
Showdown over Medicaid brewing in Missouri legislature
A major battle in the upcoming Missouri legislative session will be over Medicaid. Close to one...
Missouri congressional expert thinks Republicans face hurdles repealing ACA
A congressional expert in Missouri thinks Republicans will face challenges if they plan to quickly...
Doctor urges Missourians to bundle up and to watch for ice
A mid-Missouri doctor is urging people to be careful around ice. Dr. Christopher Sampson of MU...
MODOT issues winter weather advisory for reduced travel in Missouri; Mizzou graduation ceremonies still on
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) is urging motorists to avoid travel altogether...
Sikeston GOP State Representative says needle exchange programs lower cases of HIV
A Republican lawmaker from southeast Missouri has filed needle exchange legislation, saying...
Man pleads guilty to role in conspiracy through kickback scheme involving contracting at Cochran VA; investigation continues
Federal prosecutors say a Desoto man has pleaded guilty to being part of a conspiracy to steal...
Missouri expert: Economic anxiety contributing to drop in life expectancy
A Missouri based expert on poverty and inequality thinks economic stress contributed to a recent...
Two influential Missouri GOP lawmakers have different viewpoints on prescription drug monitoring bill
A Missouri lawmaker who has pre-filed a prescription drug monitoring program bill expects a fellow...
MU defends campus mumps outbreak as part of national flare-up
An outbreak of the mumps across the country is reflected in cases reported at the University of...
New MU program helps students, assists low income people
A new program at the University of Missouri is aimed at helping low income families eat healthy...
MU fitness expert warns of traps, offers tips to avoid weight gain over holidays
An exercise and nutrition specialist from the Show Me State has suggestions for avoiding weight...
Missouri House Budget Chair to meet with Greitens to discuss finances
Missouri’s House Budget Committee Chairman plans to hammer out spending issues soon. Republican...
Missouri Congressman: Salem VA clinic will extend hours to full time
The Salem VA clinic in south central Missouri will extend its hours to full time from the current...