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Missouri bill requires hospitals to offer emergency contraception to rape survivors

By Anna Spoerremissouriindependent.comMissouri hospitals and clinics that perform forensic exams following sexual assault are not required by law to offer emergency contraception to survivors, a coverage inconsistency a bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to correct with legislation aimed at standardizing care after rape.The proposal, called the Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act, would require…

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Youth turkey numbers soar in 2026

JEFFERSON CITY – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 5,255 birds over the past youth weekend, April 11-12.

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What's Going On: Lincoln County has a tax problem

I thought I was on a starship.When I walked into the room, the mixture of computer screens, LED lighting and ergonomic furniture reminded me of something I’d see on Star Trek.I stuck out my hand…