by Missourinet Contributor | May 18, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Legislature has adopted a bill that would allow more mail-in voting during this year’s August and November elections. Voters could cast an absentee ballot by saying they are ill if they are 65 or older, live in a nursing home or have certain health...
by Alisa Nelson | May 18, 2020 | Business, Health / Medicine, News
The coronavirus has led to many closures around the state over the past two months to help reduce the spread of the respiratory disease. Some businesses in St. Louis city and St. Louis County reopen today – with some restrictions. Malls, other retailer locations,...
by Alisa Nelson | May 13, 2020 | Business, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
No bets at Missouri’s 13 casinos through May 31. A press release today from the State Gaming Commission says riverboat gambling will remain closed to help with the fight against the coronavirus. State Gaming Commission Chairman Mike Leara tells Missourinet the...
by Alisa Nelson | May 13, 2020 | Business, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
TriWest Healthcare Alliance has informed the state of Missouri that it has furloughed 191 workers in the Kansas City metro area. The Phoenix-based company manages civilian healthcare benefits under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The cutbacks began on April...
by Alisa Nelson | May 12, 2020 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
A joint statement from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and county health department says 34 inmates and five employees at the county jail have tested positive for the coronavirus. Widespread testing for COVID-19 was done at the jail in Troy near St. Louis....