Missouri
Missouri judge weighing whether new abortion ban should appear on 26 ballot
COLUMBIA - A Cole County judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether a proposed ban on abortion set to go to voters next year should be thrown out or revised over a provision targeting gender-affirming care for minors.
Missouri becomes first state to repeal capital gains tax
A new Missouri income tax cut exempting profits from the sale of investments officially takes effect Thursday, along with smaller tax changes that will remove sales tax from diapers and feminine hygiene products.
Missouri upgrades WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.
Missouri providing personal data of food aid recipients to feds
Missouri has agreed to abide by a request from the federal government to turn over personal data about anyone receiving food assistance, the state social services agency confirmed to The Independent Tuesday.
Missourians tornado victims eligible for federal aid
Missourians who lost homes or other property during the May 16 tornado in St. Louis or storms that struck Scott County on April 29 are now eligible for federal disaster money.
Primary Care Shortage Greatly Impacting Rural Missouri
Communities across the country are suffering from a lack of primary care providers, and Missouri is no exception. In fact, it ranks fourth worst nationwide in terms of its primary care provider shortage.