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Missouri Planned Parenthood clinics remain ‘open to all’ despite new Medicaid restrictions

1 year 1 month ago
Missouri’s Planned Parenthood clinics say they will continue serving patients on Medicaid, even after Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Thursday blocking state and federal funds from going to the organization. The new law, which goes into effect Aug. 28, is the third — and Republicans hope final — attempt to end Medicaid reimbursements to any health centers affiliated with abortion providers. Despite this, Planned Parenthood announced Thursday its clinics will remain “open to all.” Planned…
Anna Spoerre

Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan

1 year 1 month ago
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed loosening the illegal status of marijuana at the federal level – but that doesn’t mean the federal government now condones recreational or medicinal use in the many states that have legalized the drug. Moving marijuana from the government’s list of the most dangerous and least useful substances to a less serious category was a clear signal that the federal government, at least under President Joe Biden’s administration, wants to ease restrictions…
Jacob Fischler

Internal survey of St. Louis County police reveals many are considering leaving the profession

1 year 1 month ago
About half of St. Louis County police officers who responded to a recent internal survey said they have considered leaving the department within the past year. In all, 502 officers responded to the survey. The department has about 900 commissioned officers, according to its website. Of those who said they were considering leaving the department, about 17% said yes to both leaving the profession and leaving for a different department. About 16% said they had considered leaving the department for…
Christine Byers

Nomination deadline extended for 2024 Most Influential Business Women Awards

1 year 1 month ago
The deadline to submit your 2024 Most Influential Business Women Awards program has been extended to Sunday, May 12. This program recognizes remarkable women who excel in their careers and make a big impact in their organizations and St. Louis communities. You can submit a nomination by clicking here. When making a nomination, describe in detail the nominee's career accomplishments, as well as her involvement in the community using tangible results. While many nominations include personal endorsements…
Veneta Rizvic