This year the budget won’t reach the floor of the House till this week. It is unlikely that the Senate will have anything to review before the last week of April. That sets up the very real possibility (especially in light of the daily dysfunction in the Senate) that the budget remains unfinished on Friday, May 6, 2022.
February 2022 Missouri Benefit Report Issued Quick question: if you lacked health insurance would you turn down free coverage? Well, according to the Missouri Department of Social Services most adults newly eligible for Medicaid haven’t applied – officially. Barely one Read More …
Getting old takes a lot of effort. Remember, it also puts a target on your back. Charities and pseudo-charities want your money. And, the pharmaceutical industry will just plain take all they can get.
…the Department of Social Services has a sordid history of ignoring the needs of those they are charged with helping. They know their actions create hardship and deprive struggling families of aid they are eligible and entitled to receive. Still, it takes a federal lawsuit to try and force improvement.
Today, we announced the passing of Tom Flanagan, former chair of the West County Democrats at the meeting. Tom was a humble man who cared deeply for his family and his community. His wisdom and wit will be missed by Read More …
Medicaid Expansion Off To S L O W, S L O W Start The first report of the new federal fiscal year unveiled a drastically different – and shorter – benefit report. Instead of 165 pages it’s down to 77. (We Read More …