Politics Aug 25 Texas ban on gender-affirming care for trans children blocked, Missouri ban allowed to take effect Friday's opposite outcomes underscore the mixed verdict in courtrooms across the U.S. this year over a historic wave of restrictions aimed at transgender youth.
Nation Jul 15 Shooting in North Dakota leaves 1 police officer dead, 2 critically injured One police officer was killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting that also left the suspect dead on a busy street in Fargo, North Dakota, police said.
Politics Jul 14 Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs hold The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
Health Jun 07 Missouri governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for minors and some adults Beginning Aug. 28, Missouri health care providers won't be able to prescribe those gender-affirming treatments for teens and children.
Politics May 10 Missouri lawmakers ban transgender care for minors, restrict coverage for adults Transgender minors won't have access to puberty blockers, hormones or surgery under legislation passed in Missouri.
Politics Apr 26 Judge halts Missouri rule limiting gender-affirming health care A Missouri judge will decide whether a first-of-its-kind rule placing strict regulations on gender-affirming care in Missouri kicks in Thursday.
Nation Mar 31 Missouri Planned Parenthood sues state AG over transgender care investigation Missouri’s state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed by the St. Louis health provider.
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.
Nation Mar 07 U.S. judge rules 2021 Missouri gun law unconstitutional A Missouri law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws has been struck down as unconstitutional.
Politics Aug 09 Missouri voters set to vote on recreational marijuana in November Missouri voters are set to decide whether to allow recreational marijuana use in the state. The secretary of state's office on Tuesday announced the campaign received enough voter signatures to go on the November ballot.