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Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of Southern California study. The decline […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Biden says ‘bullseye’ remark about Trump was a mistake but defends criticism
President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation in political rhetoric but kept up criticism of former President Donald Trump on Monday, in Biden’s first interview since a Saturday assassination attempt on Trump. Talking to NBC News anchor Lester Holt, Biden said he called the injured Trump on Saturday to convey his well wishes. But he […] The post Biden says ‘bullseye’ remark about Trump was a mistake but defends criticism appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Missouri governor hopeful Ashcroft knocked off balance by complaint about use of ‘engineer’
The first words of Jay Ashcroft’s opening message for visitors to his gubernatorial campaign website jump out in bold: “I am an engineer.” Ashcroft earned a law degree from St. Louis University and bachelor and master’s degrees in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Missouri secretary of state is licensed as […] The post Missouri governor hopeful Ashcroft knocked off balance by complaint about use of ‘engineer’ appeared first on Missouri Independent.
KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Missouri’s August ballot issues explained
Kansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more of its revenue on policing. But despite opposition from Kansas City leaders and activists, there’s no formal campaign against the ballot initiative, which was previously passed by Missouri voters but later tossed […] The post KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Missouri’s August ballot issues explained appeared first on Missouri Independent.
How Missouri is getting more people to the dentist — for more than a pretty smile
Missouri Medicaid began covering teeth cleanings, and almost no other routine dental work, for adults a few years ago. But the bill for the dentist actually peering in your mouth to check teeth and gums went to the patient. While some dentists wrote off the cost of the dental exam, many patients just stayed away […] The post How Missouri is getting more people to the dentist — for more than a pretty smile appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Former President Trump taps Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate in 2024
A little more than three years ago, J.D. Vance was just an author and conservative commentator. Now he might be next in line for the White House. It’s a dizzying political ascent for the 39-year-old man from Middletown, Ohio. Presumptive Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump announced Monday during the first day of the Republican […] The post Former President Trump taps Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate in 2024 appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Donald Trump announced Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention, capping off months of speculation about who would get the nod as his vice presidential pick. Vance has not been a member of Congress long, having less than two years […] The post Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents criminal case
MILWAUKEE —The federal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump was dismissed Monday by a Florida judge on the grounds that the Department of Justice unlawfully appointed special counsel Jack Smith. The order, while likely to be appealed, makes the possibility even more remote that Trump will be tried before the election on any […] The post Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents criminal case appeared first on Missouri Independent.
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With shifts […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at rally in Pennsylvania; one spectator and suspected gunman killed
BUTLER, Penn. — Former President Donald Trump is recovering Saturday after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler that left a rally-goer and the gunman dead, authorities said. Two people were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Shortly after Trump took the stage at about 6 p.m., several loud […] The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at rally in Pennsylvania; one spectator and suspected gunman killed appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Few Missouri dairy cows have been tested for bird flu virus
WASHINGTON — As the number of dairy cows infected with a strain of bird flu virus grows across the country, 17 of Missouri’s roughly 60,000 dairy cows have been tested while agriculture officials and farmers keep watch for signs that the outbreak has entered the state. So far, Missouri farmers haven’t reported any cows with […] The post Few Missouri dairy cows have been tested for bird flu virus appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Incumbent Missouri Treasurer faces four-way Republican primary
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is facing a trio of Republicans running full-fledged campaigns to unseat him in the GOP primary next month, as the first-time candidate vies to earn a full term in the office he was appointed to in 2022. Malek faces off with state Sen. Andrew Koenig, state Rep. Cody Smith and […] The post Incumbent Missouri Treasurer faces four-way Republican primary appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Missouri governor allows ‘flawed’ bill on drug discounts to become law
A bill favoring Missouri pharmacies and health care providers in a national dispute with drugmakers will become law without Gov. Mike Parson’s signature. The legislation, which passed both chambers with veto-proof majorities, bars pharmaceutical manufacturers from limiting where they will deliver drugs purchased at a discount under a federal program intended to help providers serving […] The post Missouri governor allows ‘flawed’ bill on drug discounts to become law appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Republican candidates trade barbs in Missouri gubernatorial primary debate
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and state Sen. Bill Eigel exchanged sharp attacks on each other and absent opponent Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe at one of the rare debates in the GOP gubernatorial primary Thursday night. Ashcroft and Eigel were joined on stage at Parkway West High School in Chesterfield by Chris Wright, a Joplin […] The post Republican candidates trade barbs in Missouri gubernatorial primary debate appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Missouri AG ‘weighing legal options’ after judge orders him to sit for deposition
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey does not believe it was improper to meet with a Jackson County official as his office sues the county, he told The Independent Thursday. Bailey’s comments came after a judge ordered him to sit for a deposition about the meeting, which may have violated legal ethics rules. In an interview, […] The post Missouri AG ‘weighing legal options’ after judge orders him to sit for deposition appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Company at center of Missouri marijuana recall faces $20 million lawsuit
Delta Extraction, the Robertsville-based marijuana manufacturer at the center of Missouri’s massive product recall last year, is being sued for nearly $20 million in unpaid invoices and loss of revenue by a former contractor. SND Equipment Leasing is a Missouri company that created the THC concentrate oil that led to regulators’ decision to pull more […] The post Company at center of Missouri marijuana recall faces $20 million lawsuit appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Judge orders Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to sit for deposition over possible ethics breach
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey can be questioned under oath about interactions with a Jackson County official that appear to have violated legal ethics rules, a judge ruled Tuesday. The order forcing Bailey to sit for a deposition — which legal experts interviewed by The Independent agreed was highly unusual — stems from meetings he […] The post Judge orders Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to sit for deposition over possible ethics breach appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients
The federal trade watchdog on Tuesday released an interim report saying that sprawling health care conglomerates are driving out competition in the pharmacy sector and appear to be increasing prices in the process. The interim report comes after the Federal Trade Commission in 2022 announced that it was undertaking a sweeping investigation of pharmacy middlemen known as pharmacy benefit […] The post Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Crowded GOP primary field vying to be Missouri’s next lieutenant governor
When Eric Greitens was forced to resign from the Missouri governor’s office in 2018, he was replaced by Lt. Gov. Mike Parson. Two years later, Parson won a full term of his own. Being next in line for governor is the major constitutional requirement for the lieutenant governor. In Missouri, unlike many other states, the […] The post Crowded GOP primary field vying to be Missouri’s next lieutenant governor appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said NATO “is more powerful than ever” in remarks Tuesday to honor the 75th anniversary of the alliance and reaffirm allied support for Ukraine one day after Russian missile strikes on a children’s hospital killed dozens in Kyiv. Biden spoke at the annual North American Treaty Organization’s summit happening this week in […] The post Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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