Missouri terminates rule limiting gender-affirming care for transgender minors, some adults without explanation

Missouri lawmakers pass bill banning transgender girls, women from playing on female sports teams at all school levels

Missouri lawmakers pass bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors; governor is expected to sign it

Missouri lawmakers pass tax breaks for seniors

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's senior homeowners would be spared from rate hikes on property taxes under a bill passed by state lawmakers Monday. If signed by Republican Gov. Mike Parson, it would be up to counties to approve the property tax breaks. The freeze on property...

Medicaid expansion for new moms wins approval in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lower-income new mothers could gain a full year of Medicaid health-care coverage in Missouri under legislation given final approval Friday as part of a national push to improve maternal health. The legislation, which now goes to Gov. Mike Parson, would...

Missouri lawmaker arrested, released for past court no-shows

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri state lawmaker said she takes “full responsibility” for neglecting court cases over moving violations, which led to her arrest this week. Jefferson City police arrested St. Louis Democratic Rep. LaKeySha Bosley on Monday after an officer...

Missouri Senate OKs higher bar for constitutional changes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters would need approval from a majority of the state's congressional districts or a 57% statewide vote to amend the state constitution under a proposal the Senate passed Thursday. Senators voted 24-10 along party lines in favor of the change,...

Hawthorn: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hawthorn Bancshares Inc. (HWBK) on Wednesday reported net income of $3.3 million in its first quarter. The Jefferson City, Missouri-based bank said it had earnings of 48 cents per share. The bank posted revenue...

Judge puts Missouri rule limiting transgender care on hold

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Wednesday temporarily halted enforcement of a first-of-its-kind rule that restricts access to gender-affirming health care for transgender kids and adults, just hours before it was set to take effect. The rule enstated by Republican Attorney...

ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri ACLU on Monday sued to block new state restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care, which are set to kick in Thursday. ACLU, Lambda Legal and Bryan Cave Leighton LLP attorneys representing transgender...