Kansas state Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin speaks with attendees at the Kansas House Democrats’ “Fight Back” event in Pittsburg, Kan., in July. Statehouse Democrats across the country are aiming to link their Republican counterparts to President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending cuts package (Jonathan Shorman/Stateline). PITTSBURG, Kan. — Amid a summer swelter last week, more…
Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City helps refugees integrate into the local community (photo submitted). Nonprofit organizations that provide refugee services in Missouri are pivoting to diversified financial strategies to reduce their dependency on government funding. These organizations are now focusing more on expanding community-based crowdfunding and scaling up revenue-generating programs to address anticipated financial gaps…
State Treasurer Vivek Malek testifies in a Senate committee in January 2024, fielding questions about the oversight of the MOScholars program (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Who’s funding a state’s tax credit program for private school tuition is no longer available through Missouri’s transparency portal, following a decision by the State Treasurer’s Office to permanently remove the…
President Donald Trump and European Union leaders announced a trade framework over the weekend that will set 15% import taxes on EU goods. (Photo by Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and European Union leaders announced a trade framework over the weekend, just days ahead of Trump’s self-imposed Friday deadline to increase import taxes…
The exterior of a Planned Parenthood Reproductive Health Services Center on May 28, 2019 in St Louis (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images). Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide are once again protected from a “defunding” provision passed by Congress after a federal judge in Massachusetts granted an emergency request for a new preliminary injunction. The order from U.S….
EMT Michaela Bonner stands outside a local hospital in Virginia Beach, Va. Bonner has been working 12-hour shifts for years trying to save up money to go to medical school. But now that President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law caps professional student loans, she’s worried her dreams of becoming a doctor are financially…
The Mississippi River in Hannibal (Courtesy of Rebecca Smith). By limiting large-scale water exports from the state, experts and farmers said Missouri has taken forward-thinking measures to protect one of its most vital resources. According to them, it will benefit agriculture, industry and municipal services in the coming years. Governor Mike Kehoe signed new legislation…
Federal regulations require states to process Medicaid applications based on income in 45 days, but Missouri has repeatedly violated the time frame requirements (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Kevin Wehner has been there for Missourians as they have dealt with unanswered questions, long wait times and the confusion as they enrolled for government insurance. He was there…
House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana speaks to reporters about the Republican budget reconciliation package at a weekly press conference on June 24 at the U.S. Capitol (Ashley Murray/States Newsroom). WASHINGTON — House Republicans are headed home early for their August break after an uproar over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files all but…
(Getty Images) Problems with the presentation of a Missouri Sunshine Law case, along with misinterpretation of a lower court ruling, doomed the appeal in a closely watched lawsuit over what must be included in a meeting notice and what constitutes a meeting that can be held on short notice. The Western District Missouri Court of…
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