by Alisa Nelson | Jun 26, 2023 | Health / Medicine, Legislature, News
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...
by Alisa Nelson | Jun 13, 2023 | Health / Medicine, Legislature, News
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...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 28, 2023 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
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,...
by Alisa Nelson | Feb 11, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Education, Legislature, News
Missouri and South Carolina are the only states in the nation that do not regulate faith-based boarding schools for youth. The secret is out and several of these schools have packed up and moved to Missouri to carry on their business of alleged neglect as well as...
by Alisa Nelson | Feb 4, 2021 | Education, Legislature, News
Missouri has been struggling for years to find ways to increase funding for pre-kindergarten learning efforts. The profession also continues to battle serious worker retention problems. State Representative Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, is proposing to let counties...