The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council wants changes to procedures in vehicle towing in Kansas City, Missouri.

Congressional Republicans are looking to cut hundreds of billions of dollars in spending, which could impact Medicaid.

Rep. Jason Smith dismissed Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, predicting that the majority leadership is trying to "enact the largest Medicaid cut in American history." ...

Lawmakers tell The Independent they’re determined to protect ‘vulnerable citizens’ – but for Mike Johnson, the cuts have to ...

A losing legal battle that stretched over nearly 10 years has potentially quadrupled the cost Missouri taxpayers must pay to ...

Missouri, indicates he does not think Trump’s “big, beautiful budget bill” will include cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or ...

Despite concerns that tariffs could hurt U.S. consumers and the economy, Trump insisted they’re necessary to rebalance trade.

It's been three years since the hospital in Mexico closed its doors, leaving Audrain County communities in limbo for immediate emergency care. "Having no hospital and no emergency room, it's been ...

Medicaid serves as a crucial source of health insurance coverage for Kansas families, including children, parents, seniors, ...

Advocates met with representatives from U.S. Congressman Jason Smith’s office Thursday, April 24, as Congress continues to ...

If millions lose their insurance coverage, one in five Americans will have nowhere to turn for affordable health care.

Hailey was 15 when she learned she was pregnant. After being told abortion wasn’t an option, she became determined to be a ...