Missouri Rx

Mo. gov. signs Missouri Rx legislation, mum on voter ID

Rachel Lippmann

Governor Jay Nixon signed legislation today reauthorizing the state's prescription drug assistance program for low-income seniors for three more…

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri RX prescription program to get 3-year extension

Marshall Griffin

Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation to renew the state’s prescription drug program for senior citizens and the disabled. Missouri RX covers half…

Health, Science & Environment

Medicare changes are reassuring -- and worrisome

Robert Joiner

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 27, 2011 - Judith Parker has bittersweet thoughts about Medicare. She's pleased with the new…

Government, Politics & Issues

In State of the State, Nixon sounds optimistic note in tough economic times

Dale Singer

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 20, 2011 - Tempering optimism with realism before a legislature dominated by Republicans,…

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon outlines how he will ask the General Assembly to reauthorize Missouri Rx, the state program that provides prescription drug assistance to low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities, for five more years.

Government, Politics & Issues

Nixon calls for Missouri prescription program for seniors, disabled to continue

Often programs called "important" and "a blessing" by lawmakers on both sides of the isle aren't in much danger of elimination, but this time might be…

Government, Politics & Issues

Nixon calls for reauthorizing state prescription-assistance program for elderly

Jo Mannies

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 14, 2010 - Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon reinforced his support for state programs to aid the elderly…