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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...
Columbia Chamber wants expansion of University of Missouri Research Reactor
A mid-Missouri lawmaker plans to push for funding for a proposed Mizzou research center expansion....
Missouri tobacco tax measures have unusual supporters, opponents
Missouri voters cast ballots on two separate cigarette tax measures next Tuesday. Both measures...
M.U. to offer bachelor’s degree to work as a health professional
The University of Missouri is introducing a new four year program in the field of Public Health. ...
Missouri medical marijuana advocate hopes for November 2018 ballot measure
Missourians could be voting on a medical marijuana proposal in two years, if a Columbia marijuana...
MU Health affiliating with Columbia Family Medical Group
Columbia Family Medical Group and University of Missouri Health have announced that they'll...
Sen. McCaskill praises health fix for M.U. grad students, defends Obamacare
Democratic U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is happy graduate students are getting health coverage,...
Missouri law enforcement officers and treatment professionals warn Senator Blunt about marijuana and opioids
A law enforcement official says the impact of Colorado's marijuana legalization is being felt in...