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- 1Missouri's lack of maternal mental health screening under scrutiny▼Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
A report from The Beacon news outlet highlights that Missouri does not require doctors to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, even as new mothers continue to die in the state. The story links gaps in perinatal mental health screening to maternal deaths, renewing debate over whether Missouri should mandate such screenings for expectant and new mothers.
- 2St. Nicholas Shrine Honors Zelenskyy at Beacon of Hope Dinner▼St. Nicholas Church & National Shrine Honors Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Beacon of Hope Dinner
St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine in New York honored Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at its Beacon of Hope Dinner. The Greek Orthodox shrine, built at the World Trade Center site, presented the award recognizing Zelenskyy's wartime leadership, drawing attention from faith and Ukrainian community circles worldwide.
- 3Gas Tax Suspension Called Election Year Stunt▼Suspending the gas tax would be a shortsighted election year stunt
Commentary from CommonWealth Beacon argues that suspending the state gas tax would be a shortsighted election year move rather than sound policy. The piece frames the proposal as a politically motivated gesture that would undercut transportation funding without delivering meaningful relief to drivers. It urges lawmakers to resist the temptation of quick fixes during campaign season and protect revenue dedicated to roads and transit.