News & Issues
One-third of Missouri’s Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
19 of 57 Rural Hospitals in the State Have 'Serious Financial Problems'
by Clara Bates, Missouri Independent
Stories by The Missouri Independent
News & Issues
Smithville Nonprofit Seeks to Become ‘Epicenter of the School-Choice Movement’
Before his death, Stanley Herzog’s largesse bankrolled a generation of GOP candidates. His company still pours money into politics, but his fortune is now focused on expanding ‘Christ-centered K-12 education.’
by Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
News & Issues
Positive Polling Doesn’t Guarantee Victory for Abortion Rights
Missouri May Vote on Constitutional Amendment in 2024
by Scott S. Greenberger, Missouri Independent
News & Issues
New Push in Missouri to Provide Free Emergency Contraception
Missouri Family Health Council will mail more than 5,500 free kits containing emergency contraception pills in a pilot program launching Thursday
by Clara Bates, Missouri Independent
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Missouri Legislator Proposes Tax Credits Aimed at Mitigating Child Care ‘Crisis’
Without Help, Child Care Sector is 'Going to Implode'
by Clara Bates, Missouri Independent
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Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Expand Child Care Access. Governor’s Speech May Lay Out the Plan
More Than Half of Missourians Live in a 'Child Care Desert'
by Clara Bates, Missouri Independent
News & Issues
Another Symptom of Missouri Teacher Shortage: 4-day School Weeks
Independence School District became the largest in the state last week to switch to an abbreviated school week in an attempt to improve teacher retention.
by Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent
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