Steph Quinn | Missouri Independent

Some disability advocates worry eliminating state positions will remove a necessary layer of oversight of service providers.

Workers describe soaring caseloads, long drives and rushed abuse investigations as internal records show thousands of cases falling behind.

Stacey Preis steps down after four months as speculation grows about Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin becoming the next commissioner.

Democrats hope to flip a Springfield Senate seat for the first time in more than 80 years as two state representatives vie to replace Republican Lincoln Hough

Members say common standards could help frontline workers, but staffing shortages and gaps in family services remain

The Department of Social Services says it aims to accommodate Missourians who experience acute medical events or travel for treatment using other, mandatory exemptions in federal law.

A Kansas City plaintiff is among five Medicaid recipients and six medical organizations arguing a federal rule unlawfully narrows exemptions for adults with serious medical conditions.

Thomas Ross allegedly asked his former campaign manager to place cocaine and Adderall in Louise Secker’s purse or car, according to an FBI probable cause statement.

Former residents allege forced labor and sexual abuse at Show-Me Christian Youth Home.

Voters in 97 of the state’s 114 counties will decide on measures that would freeze or cap property tax increases at 5%. Advocates say the proposed changes could reduce revenue that funds schools, fire departments and county disability boards.