#missouri

#missouri

Missouri's near-total abortion ban has severely impacted healthcare access, leading to patients being denied necessary medication after miscarriages.

Amendment 3 aims to enshrine reproductive rights in Missouri's constitution, gaining public support amid a significant fundraising advantage.

Missouri voters enshrined the right to abortion in the State Constitution, marking a significant shift from one of the nation's strictest abortion laws.

The Missouri Supreme Court is deliberating the validity of a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights, facing potential voter confusion and political tensions.

Missouri court moves to potentially strike down a ballot measure aimed at establishing abortion rights in the state Constitution.

Missouri voters are projected to support an amendment protecting abortion rights, following a significant Supreme Court decision to reinstate it on the ballot.

Alaska and Missouri pass measures for minimum wage raise and paid sick leave, reflecting a shift in labor conditions in conservative states.

Missouri voters demonstrated unexpected support for progressive labor policies despite a Republican-dominated political landscape.

Missouri voters approved a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2026, reflecting a significant shift in worker compensation policies.

Voters will decide on several gambling-related initiatives, including sports betting and casino licenses, during the upcoming elections.

Missouri officials rejected a casino proposal for the Lake of the Ozarks, leading backers to file a lawsuit claiming they had enough valid signatures.

Hawley's reelection campaign faces significant challenges as major editorial support sways towards his opponent, highlighting critiques of his political record.

Jean Carnahan, the first woman to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate, has passed away at the age of 90.

She was appointed to the Senate in 2000 after her husband's death and served for nearly two years before losing a reelection campaign in 2002.

The Missouri trial challenges a ban on gender-affirming care, highlighting the scrutiny of expert witness credibility and the broader implications for transgender healthcare.

The validity of expert witnesses supporting Missouri's gender-affirming care ban is being challenged in court.

Missouri executed Marcellus Williams despite persistent claims of innocence and local prosecutors' support for revisiting his conviction.

A Missouri prosecutor seeks to exonerate a death row inmate, highlighting flaws in the conviction process and witness credibility.

Missouri's recent execution reflects a troubling trend in state-sponsored killings, with a dismissive approach to last-minute appeals and human life preservation.

The execution of Marcellus Williams raises serious concerns about justice, racial bias, and the death penalty amid claims of potential innocence.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson oversaw the execution of Marcellus Williams, raising serious doubts about his guilt due to questionable evidence.

A cluster of bird flu infections in Missouri may represent the first potential person-to-person transmission in the U.S.

A Missouri resident with no animal exposure was hospitalized with H5-type bird flu, raising concerns about possible person-to-person transmission.

Investigation into the unexplained human case of H5-type bird flu in Missouri raises concerns about transmission and monitoring processes.

A mysterious H5N1 bird flu case in Missouri raises concerns over potential human-to-human transmission.

A second healthcare worker in Missouri may have respiratory illness symptoms after exposure to H5N1, raising concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.

Missouri will vote on a sports betting initiative in November, backed by significant efforts from local sports teams and stakeholders.

Lawmakers in Missouri are focusing on passing legislation targeting transgender people in various aspects of their lives, including healthcare and bathroom use.

Missouri is just one example of a larger trend in the US, where there is an increasing number of bills being proposed to target transgender and LGBTQ+ people across the country.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri's attempt to halt Trump's sentencing in the hush money case.

The Supreme Court rejected an audacious lawsuit by Missouri related to the hush money case involving former President Trump.

The Missouri Senate blocked an amendment to the state's abortion ban that would have allowed exceptions in cases of rape and incest.

Missouri has a high rate of maternal and infant mortality, despite many maternal deaths being preventable.

'Defunding' Planned Parenthood is about power and control, restricting access to essential healthcare services for low-income individuals.

Two white employees of a Missouri school district claim that an anti-racism training violated their free speech rights.

A U.S. appeals court panel is unlikely to revive their claims as the training was not required and several people opted out without consequence.

Missouri judge awarded $23m to former officer beaten by colleagues at protest.

Republican candidate for Missouri secretary of state posted a campaign video of her burning LGBTQ-inclusive books.

The video received a significant amount of attention and backlash on social media.

A 24-year-old Republican candidate for secretary of state in Missouri is campaigning on an anti-LGBTQ platform.

The candidate posted a video of herself burning LGBTQ books and proclaiming that she would eradicate any mention of LGBTQ identity from schools and libraries.

The video has reached 2.3 million viewers and Twitter has restricted its visibility due to potential violation of rules against Hateful Conduct.

Missouri GOP candidate Valentina Gomez uses a flamethrower to burn library books about the LGBTQ+ community.

The controversial video has received over 800k views and thousands of negative responses on social media.

Jean Carnahan, the first woman to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate, has died at the age of 90.

Her family released a statement saying she passed away following a brief illness.

Jean Carnahan, the first female senator to represent Missouri, has passed away at the age of 90.

She was appointed to the Senate in 2001 after the death of her husband, Gov. Mel Carnahan.

Missouri Republicans are pushing for a 'parents' rights' education bill that would impose more restrictions on LGBTQ+ students and LGBTQ+ content in schools.

The bill has been amended to include regulations on restroom and locker room usage for transgender students, barring them from using facilities that align with their gender identity.

A Rabbi with a trans son spoke out against an anti-trans bathroom bill in Missouri.

Over 250 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been tracked across the US in 2024 so far.