Nation Jul 17 With the help of $5B in federal funding, aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced The grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden's administration come from a $1 trillion infrastructure package he signed into law in 2021. The largest project provides an additional $1.4 billion to help replace two bridges carrying Interstate 5 traffic over…
Politics May 04 As the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous, could more states legalize it? As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults.
Health Dec 20 States trash masks and pandemic gear as huge stockpiles linger and expire Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away.
Politics Dec 08 Missouri lawmakers propose allowing homicide charges for women who have abortions It's a step no state has taken since the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade last year caused rapid shifts in the nation's abortion landscape.
Health Sep 21 Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors kicked them off All states are undertaking a massive review of Medicaid eligibility after they were prohibited from ending coverage for people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics Aug 17 Federal officials raise concerns about long call center wait times as millions are dropped from Medicaid Well over 4 million people have been dropped from Medicaid rolls nationwide since a pandemic-era moratorium on removing people ended this spring.
Nation Jun 19 Post-pandemic purge of rolls sees 1 million people dropped from Medicaid About 1.5 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states as a post-coronavirus pandemic purge of the rolls gets underway.
Nation Apr 19 In Missouri shooting, ‘stand your ground’ law at forefront of case A Missouri law allowing people to defend themselves in their homes could come into play in the shooting of a Black 16-year-old in Kansas City.
Politics Mar 21 Missouri Senate endorses transgender health restrictions, sports ban The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to legislation that would temporarily prohibit gender-affirming treatments for minors and restrict their participation in sports.
Politics Dec 31 Rising wages, falling taxes: New state laws taking effect in 2023 Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new laws take effect Sunday that could impact people's finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties.