AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRural Care: Missouri won $218 million in a second year of federal rural-health grants. Gov. Mike Kehoe also announced more than $55 million in new funding opportunities for rural providers, including mobile maternal and behavioral-health services and technology upgrades. Maternal & Child Health: MU received a $6.4 million grant to expand maternal and child health programs. Meanwhile, after-school meal programs are helping fill food gaps for Missouri children; more than 18% experienced food insecurity in 2024. Coverage & Access: Missourians exempt from Medicaid work rules get a reprieve from stricter proof requirements, and adult dental access through Medicaid is expanding. Reproductive Health: Voters rejected a proposed abortion ban, preserving the constitutional protections approved in 2024. Democrats’ gains also ended the GOP’s House supermajority, though Republican leaders say they will keep pursuing restrictions. Seasonal Safety: Brown recluse spiders may seek shelter indoors as temperatures fall. Experts advise reducing clutter and shaking out stored clothing.
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