Health Insurance Costs: Missouri consumers could see 2027 health insurance premiums rise as insurers file increases of roughly 10% to as much as 26%, with preliminary average monthly premiums estimated around $720 to $970 (and higher in the group market). Food Assistance & School Meals: SNAP enrollment in Missouri dropped by about 49,679 people year over year, raising concerns that federal school meal reimbursements could tighten—especially in St. Louis districts using community eligibility. Veteran Homelessness Funding: The VA awarded more than $17 million in Missouri grants to 17 community organizations to support housing stability and transitional supportive housing for homeless veterans. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway announced felony charges against 17 defendants tied to more than $450,000 in alleged Medicaid fraud, including identity theft, personal care attendant schemes, and adult daycare billing abuses. Public Health & Safety: A Raytown High School-area shooting left a juvenile dead; no suspect was in custody as of Wednesday evening. Youth Mental Health: A Missouri Student Survey found 1 in 8 Taney County students seriously considered suicide in the past year, prompting calls for prevention outreach. Medical Care Advances: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital reported successful separation surgery for conjoined-at-the-head twin sisters, now recovering and undergoing rehab. FDA Recalls: FDA issued recalls for potentially bacteria-contaminated hand soaps and a mold-flagged Missouri cannabis product.