Missouri Senate filibuster ends with vote on multibillion-dollar Medicaid program

A dayslong filibuster in the Missouri Senate has ended. Senators gave initial approval in a voice vote Thursday to a $4 billion Medicaid program that Freedom Caucus members had been holding hostage. Read More

Senators, Halle Berry unveil $275 million bill to boost menopause care

Congressional leaders will unveil Thursday a $275 million bill to boost federal research, physician training and public awareness about menopause, a campaign led by prominent female lawmakers and ... Read More

Southeastern, MA health care 'in crisis' even without hospital closings. How bad is it?

Closing Steward hospitals like Morton "would be a threat to the region’s health, when we’re already in a crisis," Taunton Sen. Marc Pacheco said. Read More

Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate says Republicans 'making a mistake' by not discussing health care

Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde said Republicans are "making a mistake" by not discussing the issue of healthcare in the United States. Read More

Healthcare tax legislation set for Senate debate this week

With under three weeks left until lawmakers adjourn for the regular session, the Missouri Senate is hoping to hear a routine bill that would help to cover a significant share of the state’s Medicaid ... Read More

State health care plans must cover transgender-related care, federal court rules

A groundbreaking ruling by a federal appeals court ensures gender-affirming surgery is covered by state-run health insurance programs. The decision ordered the plans to “reinstate coverage for ... Read More

Walmart to close all 51 health centers, end virtual care services

Walmart officials on Tuesday announced the pending closing of all 51 of its health centers in five states and the end of its virtual care services. Read More

Trans families face grim future in SC as lawmakers make final push to end care for minors

Legislators ideologically opposed to transgender care in South Carolina are pushing through a ban for minors while families battle back with their own stories. Read More

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate over how involved ... Read More

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ties bill to TikTok ban

The Senate tonight passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden along with a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. Read More