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House perfects coronavirus unemployment overpayment waiver
A bipartisan effort to forgive unemployment overpayments during the COVID-19 pandemic was perfected by the Missouri House Monday afternoon.
Capitol Briefs: Missouri enhances LIHEAP program
Missouri’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will be offering enhanced benefits to eligible Missourians through the winter months.
House bill seeks to extend orders of protection for domestic violence victims
“I don’t think people should have to live under the constant threat of this specter of abuse.”
Steven Roberts makes Missouri Senate history while focused on responsibility
"That’s how I see my role as a Democrat: being an advocate for the folks who need a voice, who are doing everything right but are still struggling to succeed."
Missouri extends P-SNAP benefits through January 2021
Missouri received approval to provide Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (P-SNAP) benefits for the month of January.
Missouri halts SNAP/Food Stamp recertification interviews through June 2021
DSS received approval from the USDA FNS to suspend recertification interviews for the SNAP or Food Stamp program through June 2021.
Wallingford advocates for equal custody arrangements in new bill
Custody agreements in Missouri could default to equal time with each parent — with exceptions — under a bill from Rep. Wayne Wallingford.
Committee questions slow implementation of child protection law
Representatives questioned what they perceived as slow implementation of a new child protection law during a 2.5-hour hearing Tuesday.
Missouri WIC changes infant formula manufacturer beginning January 1
Missouri WIC program will change its standard infant formulas from Enfamil to Similac.