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Key players in Missouri abortion weigh in a year after Roe v. Wade overturning
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – Planned Parenthood held a rally at its Central West End location Thursday nearly one year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing states to decide if abortion should be legal or illegal.
A trigger law thrusted Missouri into becoming the first state to ban abortion, except for a medical emergency. Surrounding states like Kentucky, Tennessee, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Arkansas followed suit–pushing abortion seekers to places like Illinois where abortion is legal.
“In the last year we have seen over 700% increase in the number of out of state patients that are seeking abortion care at the Fairview Heights location,” said Yamelsie Rodriguez, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood in the St. Louis region and Southwest Missouri. “It’s particularly in the legislature that does not represent the vote of the people. We’re doubling down on our efforts to ensure that everyone that needs an abortion can get one.”
“While the Dobbs anniversary is undoubtedly a momentous occasion worth celebrating within the pro-life movement, it is important to acknowledge that the work is far from complete.” Brian Westbrook, executive director of Coalition Life, said. “We have observed a substantial surge in activity at the Planned Parenthood facility in Fairview Heights since the Dobbs decision as our sidewalk counselors are dedicated to providing information and resources to women every day at this and several other locations. We have seen first-hand how Illinois taxpayers have shouldered the burden of politicians attempting to make Illinois an ‘abortion tourism destination’ with 58% of Fairview Heights and 86% of Carbondale encounters coming from states other than Illinois. While this may not come as a surprise given the events of the past year, these figures serve as a stark reminder of how important our work in Illinois is to the overall national fight for life.”
Abortion rights advocates are hopeful a ballot measure letting voters decide if abortion should be legal or illegal will make it onto 2024 election ballots.
The constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will move forward after a judge on Tuesday broke a standoff between two Republican officials that had halted the process.
Cole County Presiding Judge Jon Beetem ordered Attorney General Andrew Bailey to approve fellow Republican Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s estimated $51,000 price tag on the proposal within 24 hours.
Bailey had refused to approve the price estimate, arguing that if the proposal were to succeed, it could cost the state as much as a million times more than that figure because of lost Medicaid funding or lost revenue that wouldn’t be collected from people who otherwise would be born.
The Missouri Attorney’s General Office told News 4 it plans on challenging the judge’s ruling. Abortion rights advocates have already lost at least 50 days to gather signatures because of the court battle.
Most reputable polls across the country show more than half of Americans support expanding abortion care.
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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for May 30, 2025
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 30, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 30 drawing
02-28-37-38-58, Mega Ball: 13
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 30 drawing
Midday: 0-5-7
Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 1-3-3
Evening Wild: 6
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 30 drawing
Midday: 2-2-5-8
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 6-9-6-1
Evening Wild: 2
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Winning Cash4Life numbers from May 30 drawing
08-20-34-50-51, Cash Ball: 02
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 30 drawing
Early Bird: 09
Morning: 13
Matinee: 02
Prime Time: 06
Night Owl: 02
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 30 drawing
05-10-14-19-22
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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.
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Missouri governor's plan for new Kansas City stadiums is meeting resistance
The Missouri legislature will conduct a special session next week, with one of the goals being action of bills aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals from crossing the border to Kansas.
It won’t be easy. The Missouri Independent explores the political issues that complicate the effort to get public money for a renovated football stadium and a new baseball stadium.
From the right, Missouri governor Mike Kehoe faces demands for tax cuts. From the left, he’s getting demands for more than $25 million in disaster relief after tornadoes recently ripped through St. Louis.
Making the situation even more delicate is gamesmanship regarding the manner in which the regular concluded. That culminated in a Thursday session punctuated by shouting.
The special session will focus on the stadium projects, with the state footing up to half the bill. Last year, Jackson County voters overwhelmingly rejected the continuation of an existing sales tax to fund the efforts. Soon, we’ll find out whether the political machinery in Missouri can accomplish indirectly that which the people refused to directly do.
Missouri
Missouri veterans homes struggle year after year without consistent funding

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) — Missouri is constantly on the brink of losing a veterans home because funding can vary from year to year.
One lawmaker is sounding the alarm on funding for Missouri’s veterans homes, saying the taxes the states rely on for these specialized care facilities are not dependable. The Missouri Veterans Commission relies on marijuana tax revenue and casino admission fees but has no set line in the state budget if these two avenues falter.
Before he represented Jefferson City in the Missouri House, Dave Griffith was a Green Beret.
Now he’s fighting a different battle: to keep Missouri’s veterans homes open and operational.
“These are veterans that we made a promise to,” Griffith said. “When we raise our hands as veterans, we make a pledge to our country to protect and serve. At the same time, the country made a pledge to us. That when you get to this point in your life, when you need skilled nursing services, we’re going to be there for you. And we’re failing them.”
Missouri’s seven veterans homes are currently serving 848 veterans, and almost all of them have waitlists. They offer specialized services, from haircuts to physical therapy, at a partially subsidized rate for veterans who can no longer care for themselves.
“Age is not a determining factor, we have everything from 40s up to, we’ve got a veteran who was in the Battle of the Bulge, so I think he’s 103 years old right now,” said Missouri Veterans Commissioner Director Ret. Col. Paul Kirchhoff.
It’s a fight every year to ensure funding since there is no permanent line item in the state budget for veterans homes. Kirchhoff said before the funds were secured this year, the commission had been deferring critical maintenance on some of the homes and even discussing which one they could afford to close.
“A lot of businesses have a 5-year plan, 10-year plan, I can’t do it because I don’t know what kind of funding I’m going to get year to year,” Kirchhoff said.
A portion of the tax revenue from both medical and recreational marijuana goes to the Missouri Veterans Commission. Missouri Cannabis Trade Association Spokesperson Erin Schrimpf said marijuana has been selling at three times the rate expected before legalization. She said the industry expects it will continue to thrive and provide the state with ample sales tax.
“Missouri’s regulated market is thriving and has a lot of support,” Schrimpf said.
The Veterans Commission received nearly $34 million from marijuana taxes this fiscal year, but that’s not the bonus people thought it would be. It’s just enough to maintain veterans homes.
“A lot of people think that with the marijuana funding that there could be additional programs that we could start, that’s just not the case,” Kirchhoff said.
The amount veterans homes receive from casino admissions has been decreasing steadily, from $30 million in 2013, to $11 million in 2023, which is the last full fiscal year the Missouri Gaming Commission has reported. Although casinos in Missouri are reporting increased revenue, they’re getting less foot traffic and the admissions fees stay the same.
Griffith wants to get a new line item in the budget, $50 million in general revenue for veterans homes. He only has one year left in office, but expects his colleagues to carry on the battle after he’s gone.
“It’s a battle that I’m not afraid to fight, and I will continue that battle until I have to walk out of this building,” Griffith said.
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