Missouri

Kansas Citians protesting anti-transgender legislation in Missouri and Kansas.

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.

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Nicole Noblet (at center in purple) with Missouri's People First Chapter at Disability Rights Legislative Day at the Capitol. (Contributed)

Young 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.

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Police car lights.

Black 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.

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Plan B emergency contraception packages.

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.

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A doctor writing on a medical chart.

Life 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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