One doctor worried the ambiguity could leave physicians ‘looking over our shoulders wondering if a patient is in enough of a crisis to permit an exception to a law.’
Every weekday morning, in about 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region.
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Larry Morris of iLLPHONiCS is at the helm of a new festival in St. Louis that recognizes rising hip-hop artists.
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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and Missouri’s ban on most abortions taking effect, Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush sees several avenues to expand abortion rights at the federal level.
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Efforts to eliminate lead in school drinking water got a huge boost on Friday, as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed off on legislation requiring testing and also gave his approval to $27 million in federal funds to help schools install filters.
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Military families can move to new bases if they're stationed in states with laws hostile to LGBTQ people. But families who try to take advantage of the program may face barriers.
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Army, Air Force and reserve members will be providing free medical, dental and vision care in Ava, Eminence and Houston through July 8.
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Dr. Jeannie Kelly of Washington University discusses pregnancy care in a post-Roe world.
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Gov. Mike Parson also signed off on a record $47.5 billion budget but cut a $500 million income tax credit. And he signed a series of bills primarily focused on health care policy, including one that eases visitor limitations at health care facilities.
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A new Missouri Botanical Garden exhibition examines the complex relationship between sound and plants.
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Across the country, some universities have weighed in on the new abortion landscape, but most St. Louis institutions have avoided taking a hard stance.
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The Harrisonville Republican is in a highly competitive GOP Senate primary against five other major candidates, including former Gov. Eric Greitens and Attorney General Eric Schmitt.
The Black Rep production of "Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea" is especially meaningful for one of its St. Louis actors, whose path to the stage took him through an FBI sting operation and years in prison.
STLPR En Español
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The contest received 202 student entries from 48 schools across the St. Louis and Rolla regions.