Missouri
Faction of GOP Senators filibusters Missouri Medicaid funding system
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (WGEM) – The Missouri Senate is at a stand-still as a group of Republicans called the “freedom caucus,” is filibustering the renewal of the federal reimbursement allowance.
The group is demanding several actions before they will end their blockade, including Gov. Parson’s signage of the recently passed bill that strips Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood.
Before any discussion on renewing the FRA, the caucus also demands Senate leadership prioritize the passage of a resolution to make constitutional amendments more difficult for citizens to pass via ballot initiative. Republicans call the policy “initiative petition reform” or “IP reform.”
“We’re going to do what we can to hold the line to make sure that IP reform [passes], to protect our Constitution, protect life, that’s what we’re going to do before we move to the budget before we move to the FRA,” said Freedom Caucus leader, Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville.
Democrats have promised to filibuster the IP resolution as long as it contains extra provisions that ban non-citizens from voting and bar foreign entities from political contributions.
Because both of those provisions are already enshrined in state and federal law, critics said they were being included only to resolve initiative petitions more attractive to constituents. It’s a strategy referred to as “ballot candy.”
“The only way that they can get it passed is by putting all of these measures in there that have nothing to do with the higher threshold to put things into the Constitution,” said Senate Minority Floor Leader John Rizzo. “They are there to disguise and to lie to people about what they’re trying to do and take away their voice. It is a scam that is one of the worst ones I’ve seen in my time down here.”
In 2021, a previous version of the Freedom Caucus filibustered the FRA until time ran out and lawmakers were forced into a special session to pass the bill without the caucus’ demands.
If the FRA is not renewed, the entire state legislature would have to start over their work on the 50-billion dollar budget – to account for a massive loss in revenue. Lawmakers estimate that allowing the FRA to expire would blow a $4.5 billion hole in the state’s spending plan.
The FRA expires in September.
Lawmakers have until May 10 to finish work on the state budget and one week after that to finish work on other legislation.
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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing
24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 5-8-2
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 3-8-5
Evening Wild: 1
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 0-1-6-1
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 4-7-6-9
Evening Wild: 5
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing
Early Bird: 08
Morning: 01
Matinee: 05
Prime Time: 04
Night Owl: 05
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 18 drawing
07-10-21-27-33
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 17 drawing
38-43-44-49-62, Mega Ball: 08
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 4-8-6
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 8-8-2
Evening Wild: 1
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 3-9-4-2
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 7-3-7-7
Evening Wild: 7
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 17 drawing
Early Bird: 07
Morning: 06
Matinee: 08
Prime Time: 05
Night Owl: 07
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 17 drawing
04-06-25-37-39
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Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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