The Missouri Legislature could send another bill to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk soon that aims to protect money that is owed to foster kids. Under the legislation sponsored by Rep. Melissa Schmidt, R-Eldridge, the state would be prohibited from seizing money given to...
Lawmakers are considering a bill from Rep. Hannah Kelly, R-Mountain Grove, that prevents the state from using federal benefits granted to a child. She tells Missourinet that the Missouri Children’s Division would be required to check if a foster child is receiving...