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Health Nov 05
11 states file suit against Biden’s business vaccine mandateThe lawsuit filed in the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals argues that the authority to compel vaccinations rests with the states, not the federal government.
Nation Aug 13
Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbsThe once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs, as new census data showed rapid growth around some of the nation's largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties.
Politics May 13
Missouri governor drops voter-approved Medicaid expansionMissouri Gov. Mike Parson has dropped plans to expand the state's Medicaid program after the Legislature declined to provide money for a measure approved by voters.
Politics Jan 11
State capitols step up security amid new safety concernsThe FBI has warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Nation Jan 08
States to receive initial $3 billion infusion for vaccinesState and local governments will be receiving their first infusion of federal money to support vaccination efforts against the coronavirus.
Politics Nov 05
Missouri voters reverse redistricting reforms before they could be usedSupporters for the original amendment say some voters were "duped" by Republican lawmakers, who put the measure on this year's ballot.
Politics Nov 03
Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballotsVoters in Arizona and New Jersey added their states to the list of places legalizing marijuana for adults. And Oregon became the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs.
Nation May 25
States give few details on billions spent on virus suppliesMore than two months into the medical supplies buying binge, many states aren't sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying.
Politics May 09
US governors aim to boost production of medical suppliesThe efforts come as states have been competing against each other, the federal government, hospitals, emergency responders and even other countries to get items such as N95 masks, gloves, medical gowns and hand sanitizer — often paying higher-than-usual prices because…
Economy Apr 29
Unemployment surge pushing state funds toward insolvencyA surge in unemployment caused by the coronavirus shutdown has started to take a financial toll on state jobless funds. At least six states already have asked to borrow money from the federal government to pay unemployment claims because their…