Politics Feb 28 How governors are working on solutions amid intense political polarization By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson
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. By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press
Nation Jan 03 Transgender inmate executed in Missouri A Missouri inmate has been put to death for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S. By Jim Salter, Associated Press
Nation Aug 03 Missouri governor pardons gun-waving St. Louis lawyer couple Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has made good on his promise to pardon a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as they marched past the couple's home last year. By Jim Salter, Associated Press
Politics May 13 Missouri governor drops voter-approved Medicaid expansion Missouri 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. By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Aug 04 Missouri voters to decide on expanding Medicaid coverage By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Tuesday's primary election ballot includes a proposal to expand Medicaid alongside party candidates for governor, U.S. Congress and other state and local offices. Continue reading
May 24 Missouri governor signs bill banning abortions at 8 weeks By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for cases of rape or incest, making it among the most restrictive abortion policies in the nation. Continue reading
May 17 Missouri House expected to pass abortion ban at 8 weeks By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Missouri's Republican-led House is expected to pass a sweeping bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy on lawmakers' final day in session Friday, joining Alabama and several other states that have moved recently to severely restrict the procedure. Continue reading