Missouri’s education board was designed to resist politics. Transparency is essential
The Missouri State Board of Education discusses a proposed change to the state’s standardized test during its meeting March 24,…
Trump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It’s mostly failed.
A recent court decision on voter rolls marks the latest rebuke of the Trump administration during more than a year…
Trump may backtrack on livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter
The main gate at Fort Hood can be seen on South Fort Hood Street in Killeen, Texas. (Photo credit: U.S.…
People Say These Peptides Hurt Them. Their Stories Are Muffled in MAHA’s Push for Medical Freedom.
After the third day of squirting an experimental drug up his nose, Dylan Meetze felt horrible. “It was like I…
Fears About Kids’ Online Safety Unite Democrats and Republicans
The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico, a former seminarian turned Democratic state lawmaker…
Missouri pushes nuclear power to reduce reliance on out-of-state electricity
Ameren Missouri operates the state’s only commercial nuclear power plant in Callaway County. The utility aims to add additional nuclear…
Missouri Democrats aim to break Republicans’ streak of House supermajorities
Dr. Hope Tinker, left, Democratic candidate in the 48th Missouri House District, and state Rep. Tim Taylor, the Republican incumbent,…
Some of us never left Ukraine’s side — even if Washington did
President Donald Trump speaks at Wheeler High School near Marietta, Georgia, on July 22. Trump spoke about Trump accounts for…
Election betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it?
A growing number of state officials fear prediction markets are opening the door to a new era of gambling on…
2 states, 2 abortion ballot measures, and the effort to win over Gen Z voters
A volunteer helps a young person fill out a form on National Voter Registration Day in 2025. For some young…
7 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Financial Aid at Texas Hospitals
Most hospitals offer financial assistance to patients who struggle to afford their bills, often referred to as charity care. But…
What Texas Reveals About the Obstacles to Getting Hospital Financial Aid
Aimee Carlock needed surgery in August 2025 to treat severe pain and bleeding from her uterus. But first, she needed…