Steph Quinn | Missouri Independent

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.

Supporters say the bill would expand placement options for children in state custody, while critics worry it could shelter bad actors after years of abuse allegations at unlicensed boarding schools.

Gov. Mike Kehoe recommended an appropriation of $2.5 million for the pilot’s second year. Participants hope it can put childcare within more families’ reach, strengthen Missouri’s workforce and stabilize revenue for providers.

The proposed cuts came out of a ‘core reduction exercise’ requested by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers from both parties vowed to undo the reductions but warned the governor could still veto any restoration.

During the first of two days of House committee hearings on the state’s budgets for health and mental health, lawmakers expect difficult decisions ahead. Health and Senior Services Director Sarah Willson pointed to Missouri’s already modest spending on public health.

Missouri Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn told state lawmakers that the department and courts need options to get defendants treatment in their communities.

Critics say the foundation’s mission is vague, leaving questions about how taxpayer dollars will be used.