Missouri voters this week approved Amendment 3, the so-called Right to Reproductive Freedom initiative, which enshrines a right to abortion in the state’s constitution. Despite supporters spending over 30 million dollars compared to nearly 2 million dollars for...
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Pregnancy Center Impact Report
Charlotte Lozier Institute released its pregnancy center state impact report for Missouri. In 2022, pro-life pregnancy help centers in the Show-Me State served over 84,000 people and provided nearly $9 million worth of goods and services, including medical services,...
Governor Signs Order Prohibiting Sale of Unregulated Psychoactive Cannabis Products
On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson signed an Executive Order that prohibits the sale of foods containing psychoactive cannabis compounds in the State of Missouri, unless originating from an "approved source." The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will...
Missouri Cooling Centers
With Missouri experiencing 90+ degree weather this week, it’s good to know where to go to get cool. The state of Missouri has prepared a map of cooling stations where people can get out of the heat. Other tips for keeping cool are to stay out of the sun between 11...
Prayer to Defeat the Missouri Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative
The Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis has published a prayer to defeat the Missouri Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative. All Catholics are encouraged to pray for the defeat of the abortion initiative. You can download a PDF of the prayer card here....
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approach to regulating the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing the drug to continue to be provided by mail without an in-person doctor’s visit. In a unanimous...
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Public Funds to Abortion Providers
On Thursday, May 9, Governor Parson signed HB 2634 into law. The bill prohibits any abortion facility or its affiliates from receiving public funds. Federal and state law currently prohibit public funds from being used for abortion; this bill expands that prohibition...