Missouri’s struggle is real when it comes to access to childcare and St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, is sponsoring a childcare tax credit package to help solve the problem. Alisa Nelson talks to Brenda, who says “We cannot let down the...
The Missouri Legislature is not wasting time considering a tax credit package that is designed to boost access to childcare services. Why? According to Rep. Brenda Shields, R-Joseph, Missouri is in the midst of a childcare crisis. “Twenty years ago, it was really hard...
Missouri women could soon save hundreds of dollars if they need a follow-up exam, such as an ultrasound or MRI, to diagnose whether they have breast cancer. Gov. Mike Parson has not said yet whether he will sign a bill that would require health insurance companies to...
Missouri law has been getting in the way of sheriff’s departments when they respond to drug overdoses. A bill awaiting a decision by Gov. Mike Parson would no longer require them to be under the supervision of a medical director or ambulance service in order to give...
A soon-to-be Missouri law will allow Missourians more direct access to physical therapy services. Gov. Mike Parson has signed Senate Bill 51 into law. Under the bill, qualified physical therapists can treat patients without a prescription or referral from a physician,...
