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Senators lament exemption in Chloe’s Law (AUDIO)
One of the proposed laws waiting for the governor's signature could save the lives of hundreds of...
Bryce’s Law, meant to help get treatment for autistic children, sent to the Governor (AUDIO)
Legislation meant to help the families of children with autism and other disorders has reached the...
Lawmakers’ discussion of Medicaid could carry into legislative break
The discussion of the future of Medicaid in Missouri has likely not ended with the close of the...
The fix is in for Second Injury Fund (AUDIO)
The long-awaited "fix" to Missouri's Second Injury Fund cleared the state Senate a little before 1...
Legislature sends ‘webcam abortion’ ban to the Governor
The state legislature has approved a bill that would bar the use of telemedicine to administer...
Nerve stimulation treatment shows change in brain function for people with depression (AUDIO)
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found an alternative way that could treat...
“Sky’s the limit” after medical malpractice bill sidelined
An effort to protect doctors from large punitive damage awards in medical malpractice suits has...
Bacteria in women linked to contributing STDs, preterm birth (AUDIO)
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis has found a link in a bacterial condition in...
“Food Nazi” bill goes to House (AUDIO)
The state senate has voted to save us from food Nazis Marshfield Senator Mike Cunningham of...
Social Services welfare recipient shift scaled back (VIDEO)
A contract between the Department of Social Services that came under fire from House Republicans...
Call it “Deadicaid”
The state senate might have pounded the last nail in the coffin of Medicaid expansion. It...
MU study shows drug could improve cognitive skills of people with autism (AUDIO)
A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and anxiety, could also improve cognitive...
House passes bill barring ‘webcam abortions’
The House has passed a bill to stop so-called "webcam abortions." It would bar in Missouri the...
House wants parent permission for kids to tan
The state House has approved a bill to require anyone under 17 to have written parental permission...
Medicaid expansion opponents say Obama killed possibilities for 2013 (AUDIO)
Missouri legislative opponents of Medicaid expansion say President Obama has killed any hopes...
Koster: ‘Republicans’ attempt to deny contraceptive coverage to women is plain foolishness’
Attorney General Chris Koster today announced he will not appeal a court ruling that a Missouri...
Missouri legislation would name laws after children: Nathan, Chloe, Bryce (AUDIO)
Nathan's Law Nathan Blecha suffocated in a St. Louis area daycare in 2007. His mother, Shelly,...
Medicaid: Nixon says discussions are promising, GOP caucus says it’s made no promises (VIDEO)
The Medicaid debate continues between the Governor and Republican leaders in the House and...
Senate passes Chloe’s law (AUDIO)
A proposed law that could save the lives of newborns has cleared the state senate and is waiting...
Depression in children and teens linked to cardiac risks as adults (AUDIO)
A study conducted by researchers at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis...
Former Miss America advocates eating disorder awareness at State Capitol (VIDEO/AUDIO)
Former Miss America is spreading awareness on the dangers of eating disorders by opening up...
Senate moving on telemedicine insurance coverage (AUDIO)
A proposal seen as a boost to medical care in rural areas is moving through the state senate. ...
State Rep. pushes for bill that requires health insurance providers to cover eating disorders (AUDIO)
State Representative Rick Stream (R) of Kirkwood is pushing for a bill that would require...
Federal court strikes down Missouri law that allows employers to deny employees access to affordable birth control
A federal court has struck down a Missouri law allowing local employers to deny their employees...
House and Senate majority leaders: no budging on Medicaid expansion (VIDEO)
The leaders of the Republican majorities in the legislature say they will hold their positions on...
Senate committee kills Medicaid expansion bill (AUDIO)
Republicans in the legislature have dealt another blow to hopes that Missouri will become part of...
House approves conscience rights for medical workers legislation
The House has passed its version of legislation to redefine what medical workers can choose not to...
Fight anticipated on presciption drug monitoring bill. (AUDIO)
Two Republican state senators who deal with prescriptions in their professional lives stake out...
Consultants tell GOP legislative leaders public wants Medicaid expansion (AUDIO)
A survey run by pollsters often used by Republicans suggest GOP legislative leaders are running...