May 2024

Abortion Action Missouri  responds to governor blocking Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood Health Centers

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed legislation to bar reimbursements for non-abortion care provided to patients on Medicaid at Planned Parenthood.   “This is not about punishing Planned Parenthood. This is about punishing the people and families of our state who rely on Medicaid to access critical care,” said Mallory Schwarz Executive Director.

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Air quality monitors report no exceedances

PERRYVILLE – The area’s air quality remains good according to the latest report from Alexandria Rios, environmental planner with the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission.   She said ozone levels remain within the limits allowed.   “Overall, the averages recorded at the Bonne Terre and Farrar monitors were 48 ppb and 47 ppb, respectively,” she

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Attorney General Bailey demands DOJ turn over documents relating to prosecutions of President Trump

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey demanded that the Biden Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) turn over any communications relating to the investigation or prosecutions of President Trump. His request for communications – documents, calendar appointments, meeting minutes and agendas – includes those between the DOJ and the offices of

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Attorney General files motion to block Media Matters attempt to shut down Missouri courts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to block Media Matters from shutting down a Missouri court after the nonprofit filed a motion in D.C. court to halt his investigation into its fraudulent business practices. General Bailey filed suit against Media Matters in March to force the nonprofit

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Celebrating 50 years of care: Community Counseling Center unveils new logo and honors community partners

From a news release CAPE GIRARDEAU – Community Counseling Center (CCC), a leader of behavioral health support in the community, is proud to announce its 50th year of operation. Established in 1974, CCC has committed to providing compassionate care to individuals and families facing mental health and substance use challenges.   To mark this significant

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GFWC Woman’s Club recognizes SG R-II students

STE, GENEVIEVE — The General Federal of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve honored Ste. Genevieve High School and Middle School students at its luncheon on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the VFW Post 2210. The Woman’s Club bestowed students with writing awards, scholarships and opportunities to attend leadership conferences. The mission of

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Governor Parson signs HB 1803 into law, expanding MOBUCK$ Program 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, during a signing ceremony at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 1803 into law. HB 1803 increases the total amount of state funds the State Treasurer may invest into the MOBUCK$ program from $800 million to $1.2 billion annually. Governor Parson was joined by

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Governor Parson signs HB 2016 into law while visiting Missouri National Guard soldiers deployed to southern border in Texas

EAGLE PASS, Tex.– On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson visited the Southern Border near Eagle Pass, Texas, to connect with Missouri National Guard (MONG) soldiers deployed to the Southern Border and sign House Bill (HB) 2016 into law. HB 2016 passed the Missouri General Assembly with bipartisan support and includes funding for Missouri’s Southern Border deployment, aiding

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