Missouri Economy

The latest "Speak Up MO" report highlights the economic struggles Missourians face, on top of ongoing worries about community issues and affordable health care.

As Missouri prepares for an important election, two amendments to the state constitution—Amendments 2 and 5—are at the helm of voter discussions.

For a person with disabilities in Missouri to lose Medicaid health coverage because they make too much money can be devastating since private-pay care is expensive. State Rep. Melanie Stinnett has introduced a bill that would allow them, and/or their spouses with higher incomes to keep their Medicaid benefits.

After St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed a Board Bill establishing a Reproductive Equity Fund in the city, Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued, claiming it violates the state's abortion ban

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced to the nation that the United States would be “targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy” and banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy in response to the Russian Attack on Ukraine.

Despite counties already receiving millions of dollars in federal relief funding, some are waiting for finalized guidelines before making spending decisions.

While Missouri is still under a stay-at-home order, Franklin County plans to allow certain businesses to reopen starting midnight Friday. Golf courses,...