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Feds to scrutinize Missouri’s worst-in-the-nation Medicaid application delays

7 months ago
Missouri’s delays in processing Medicaid applications – among the worst in the nation – have the attention of federal regulators, who will conduct a “focused review” of the problem, according to a letter obtained by The Independent. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a letter sent to the state May 22 and obtained Friday afternoon under Missouri’s Sunshine Law, said it is concerned the state is not doing enough to “achieve and sustain” compliance with federal…
Clara Bates

Rex Sinquefield drops big donations into GOP governor, AG primaries

7 months ago
Missouri’s most prolific political donor dropped another $1 million into the campaign of his preferred candidate for governor last week, bringing the total he’s spent during the 2024 election cycle to almost $3 million. Retired investor Rex Sinquefield has given more than $45 million in contributions since he became a significant donor around 2006 mostly to Republicans, though not exclusively. His donations last week included $1 million to American Dream PAC, which supports the gubernatorial…
Rudi Keller

'This is a football town and it deserves a team:' St. Louis Battlehawks fans still show support at UFL Championship

7 months ago
The Battlehawks didn't make it to the UFL Championship on Sunday but St. Louis still hosted the game. Fans tailgating were trying to beat the heat while supporting their city and team who was beaten by the San Antonio Brahmas the week before. "It is unbearably hot but we got to come out and we got to support St. Louis," Ahmed Wahba said before the game. Even with 90 degree temperatures, it wasn't entirely too hot for tailgating and grilling burgers. "I think the worst part is that it's scorching…
Annie Krall

Could professional women's soccer come to St. Louis?

7 months ago
From the Sports Business Journal. The field of potential suitors for the National Women's Soccer League’s 16th franchise is coming into focus following last Friday’s preliminary bid deadline. What's not yet clear is whether Nashville submitted a bid, but the city is part of the conversation surrounding the expansion. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell previously said he is in support of bringing women's professional sports to Music City. "I have no objection to Major League Baseball being…
Alex Silverman