by admin | Apr 17, 2021 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, History, News, Sports Features, Transportation
The proposed state operating budget will be heading to the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee in Jefferson City next week for daily hearings and for consideration. The state Constitution requires lawmakers to approve a balanced budget by early May. The Missouri...
by admin | Dec 28, 2020 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, History, News
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s finishing her 16th and final year in Jefferson City is most proud of her successful team effort to prevent the Bellefontaine Habilitation Center in her district from closing. The facility is operated by the Missouri Division of...
by Alisa Nelson | Oct 23, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Department of Mental Health reports 705 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. Four employees and four patients have died as a result of the virus. The deaths have been in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. Department data...
by admin | Oct 5, 2020 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri governor’s office announced late Monday afternoon that four staffers have tested positive for the coronavirus this year. The governor’s office issued a news release, saying the staffers tested include governor’s office staff,...
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...
