Lily Bohlke

A bill passed by the Missouri Legislature would reduce barriers for individuals and businesses who want to access solar arrays. It would prevent Homeowners Associations from banning solar panels, put a sales and use tax exemption on solar equipment and pave the way for a "Value of Solar" study.

After last week's leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court indicated five of nine justices would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, groups are preparing to help Missouri residents access abortion services in other states. Missouri's 2019 trigger law would go into effect if the landmark 1973 Roe decision is overturned. Comments from Dr. Colleen McNicholas, chief medical officer, Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri.

Watchdogs say the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) should have collaborated more to protect workers at meatpacking plants during the pandemic.

Educators and labor leaders are voicing concerns about a bill in the Missouri Legislature. It's being called the "Parents' Bill of Rights" but critics say parents already have their rights within the public school system, and warn these measures might only serve to burden educators.

The Missouri House passed a bill to provide residents with economic-recovery payments in the form of tax credits based on how much is owed in income tax, but groups say many Missourians will be left out because they earn too little to even owe income tax.

This Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking grantees to develop a comprehensive sexual education program for Missourians with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Comments from Miranda Fredrick, communications coordinator, Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council; and Diana Willard, self-advocate and council member.

A 65-mile gas pipeline through eastern Missouri is in limbo after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider reinstating federal authorization for the project.

Silence? Yes. Inaction? No. April 22nd marks the annual Day of Silence, led by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, to raise awareness about the discrimination and harassment LGBTQ+ students face in schools.

A new report shines a spotlight on problems facing ten of the nation's most endangered rivers, and possible solutions. It includes the Mississippi, which ranks sixth most at risk.

This Saturday marks the 23rd annual Health Expo held by St. Francois County Community Partnership, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. Residents can get a variety of health screenings, from blood pressure and glucose screenings to mammograms. Comments from William Bunch, executive director, St. Francois County Community Partnership.