Posts Tagged ‘Missouri’
Pondering KC’s Quest to Become a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’
Kansas City’s quest to become a “safe haven” in the wake of anti-transgender legislation in Missouri turns on raw politics and vexing legal questions.
Read MoreYoung Adults with Disabilities Want Independence. Guardianship Is a Hurdle.
Students with disabilities are too often faced with hurdles when entering young adulthood. One lesser-known issue: the school-to-guardianship pipeline.
Read MoreBlack Drivers in Missouri More Likely to be Ticketed, Arrested
Black drivers stopped by Missouri law enforcement are much more likely to end up with a citation or in a jail cell than whites, according to a new report.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreLife Expectancy Lags the Nation in Missouri
A new nationwide study concludes that Missouri ranks 42nd and Kansas 33rd in terms of states with the best outlook for life expectancy.
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