Missouri has joined several other states in suing the Biden Administration over a new rule mandating minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes. The rule requires each nursing home in the United States to have a registered nurse on duty 24/7, requires each...
A proposed federal rule aims to boost nursing home staffing. Alisa Nelson talks to Nikki Strong, executive director of the Missouri Health Care Association, who says the proposal would “decimate” the state’s nursing homes.
Missouri foster care advocates are praising Friday’s passage of the $35.1 billion state operating budget, saying it provides unprecedented support for the foster families who care for the thousands of children in Missouri foster care. House Budget Committee...
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...
Legislation that would create a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is expected to receive final approval from the Missouri Senate in Jefferson City on Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) tells Missourinet that the PDMP issue should come...
