This year, Missouri became the first state in the country to tax income but not capital gains. That could present a challenge as the state prepares to face a budget shortfall.
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Posted inKansas
Government shutdown could delay food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Kansans and Missourians
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program doesn’t have the money to make its next payment. SNAP families won’t get more benefits until lawmakers agree on a budget.
Posted inRural
Half of Missouri ZIP codes see Postal Service cuts under consolidation plan, but millions still rely on the service
The shift is part of a Postal Service push to cut costs by shifting mail transport from air travel to ground transportation, which has slowed delivery times across America.
Posted inHealth
As the Medicare enrollment window opens, a new study gives Missouri and Kansas below-average scores
High costs and limited access in some parts of the country can keep people from getting needed health care.
Posted inHealth
Some Missouri and Kansas pharmacists join effort to get drug prices under control
As health insurance costs soar, lowering prescription prices could help. But that will require reforms in Jefferson City and Topeka.
Posted inHealth
Upgrades are coming to Missouri’s Head Start nutrition programs after new federal funding
Seven Missouri Head Start centers are set to receive nearly $2 million in funding for upgrades and educational resources.
Posted inLocal Government
Voters have recalled Frank White. Will that hold up in court?
Preliminary election results show 85% of voters supporting the Sept. 30 recall of Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. But legal challenges loom that could get the election results thrown out.
Posted inRural
Some Missouri schools use AI, digital tools to prevent suicides. What does that mean for student privacy?
Advocates for the digital monitoring tools say they help save lives. Experts warn that the programs have a higher tendency to flag content from certain groups of students, and that more is needed to address youth mental health concerns.
Posted inMissouri
Missouri governor signs new congressional redistricting map into law
Even with the governor’s signature, the map faces several legal challenges amid allegations of gerrymandering.
Posted inLocal Government
Some Jackson County officials don’t want you to know who might replace Frank White. We found out anyway
Phil LeVota, DaRon McGee and Dan Tarwater are the three biggest names being quietly discussed to potentially replace Frank White Jr. if he’s recalled. Here’s how the process would work.