by Alisa Nelson | Dec 7, 2021 | Business, News
One of the lowest paid state workforces in the nation could soon be getting a boost in pay. For all Missouri state workers, Gov. Mike Parson is asking for: *A 5.5% cost of living adjustment *A $15/hr minimum base pay *Increases to address compression issues between...
by Alisa Nelson | Jul 24, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News
State Department of Mental Health Director Mark Stringer says mental health providers in rural and urban Missouri are experiencing significant increases in crisis calls and requests for services. During a Capitol press conference, he says state officials recognize the...
by Alisa Nelson | Jun 10, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Department of Mental Health says 102 workers and 51 patients have tested positive for the coronavirus. Four patients have died from complications of the virus. The department has a collective 9,000 workers and patients. Acting Deputy Director Debra Walker...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 25, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Department of Mental Health says 49 workers and 34 patients have tested positive for the coronavirus. Three St. Louis area patients have died from complications of the virus. The cases involve a variety of sites. Those listed in bold are psychiatric...
