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Missouri lawmakers weigh $294M price tag to carry out new federal Medicaid rules

2 months ago
Missouri lawmakers Wednesday once again discussed a request for $294.6 million — including $35 million in state general revenue — to help the state implement federally mandated changes to safety net programs. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last summer will require states to verify that Medicaid enrollees […]
Steph Quinn

As federal immigration enforcement expands, local police struggle with cooperation

2 months ago
When Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore signed emergency legislation last month prohibiting agreements between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities, he was pushing back against one of the fastest-growing pieces of President Donald Trump’s deportation strategy. The expansion of immigration enforcement hasn’t happened primarily through high-profile raids: It has unfolded through formal partnerships […]
Amanda Watford

HUD seeks to reduce time allowed for tenants to receive notice before evictions for nonpayment

2 months ago
Amid a slew of proposed changes scaling the federal government’s role in broadening assistance in federal rental programs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to rescind a 2024 regulation requiring public housing agencies and certain federally subsidized landlords to give 30 days’ notice before filing for eviction based on unpaid rent.  Under […]
Robbie Sequeira

Thursday, March 5 - An uncertain bet

2 months ago
In the past few years, video gaming machines have become a controversial public policy and political issue in Missouri. The devices, also known as video lottery terminals or VLTs, resemble slot machines in casinos and can be found in gas stations, convenience stores and fraternal organizations all over Missouri. And while state lawmakers are divided about whether they should be legal or not, a federal judge’s ruling is prompting state and local officials to get them removed.

Fire Damages Captain D's on Troy Road in Edwardsville

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Fire Department responded to Captain D's in the 1900 block of Troy Road for a structure fire Wednesday night. A passerby called 911 at around 11:30 p.m., reporting smoke coming from the roof of the business. Edwardsville Police arrived first and relayed that smoke was coming from the building, along with visible fire toward the back of the structure. A commercial box-alarm was requested, bringing additional manpower from Glen Carbon, Wood River, Troy, Holiday

Blues defeat Kraken 3-2 in final game before NHL trade deadline

2 months ago
SEATTLE (AP) — Dylan Holloway scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Brayden Schenn had three assists and the St. Louis Blues beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night. Robert Thomas added a goal and an assist, and defenseman Logan Mailloux also scored as the last-place Blues improved to 9-17-3 on the road [...]
Associated Press