ST. LOUIS RECORD

In an effort to help Missouri nursing homes in the case of being short staffed, the Missouri Health Department has implemented an emergency rule that would allow nursing homes to close for extended periods of time and then reopen without having to restart the licensing procedure, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Sports betting is still illegal in the state of Missouri, but Rep. Dan Shaul and four of the main athletic teams in the state agree that it would be a huge money maker as well as a way to further fans’ interest in various sports.