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Sen. Hawley at CPAC: 'Shut down Russian energy, ramp up drilling and fracking in U.S.'
ORLANDO - The U.S. should shut down Russia’s energy sector and supply its oil and gas throughout the world, according to Sen. Josh Hawley
Missouri Supreme Court: 'Rejected companies can access applications of licensed cannabis businesses'
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing a California cannabis company that failed to acquire a license to access competitors' applications that were approved by the state Department of Health and Senior Services
McCloskeys ponder appeal of suspensions to the U.S. Supreme Court
Mark McCloskey and his wife Patricia are considering appealing the Missouri Supreme Court’s probated suspension of their law licenses to SCOTUS
Judge mulls St. Louis County mask mandate, while blue state governors say no more
While several blue state governors across the country announced this week that they will drop indoor mask mandates in the coming weeks, a local judge is mulling arguments over St. Louis County's mandate.
Mizzou student is incapacitated after hazing incident, parents sue fraternity
The parents of a former University of Missouri freshman who is now incapacitated have sued his classmates and the fraternity he was trying to join for alleged negligence and vicarious liability
Animal shelter whistleblower alleges sexual harassment, racial and gender discrimination in lawsuit
St. Louis County Animal Care and Control (ACC) is being accused of gender discrimination, racial discrimination and sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by a former supervisor.
EPA project manager discusses details of cleaning up two Missouri superfund waste sites
Several steps need to be taken before actual cleanup begins around two Missouri superfund waste sites that were included in a $1 billion funding package approved by Congress last year, according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ).
Employers, business owners unite with Missouri Chamber against mandate legislation
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry collected 270 signatures for a letter that was sent them to Gov. Mike Parson to oppose anti-COVID-19 vaccine legislation
Lawmaker prepares to introduce Biometric Information Protection Act
When Rep. Doug Clemens heard rumors that voice assistants double as surveillance mechanisms, he thought it was a wive’s tale.
Judge dismisses county countersuit against dad in dog death lawsuit
Eastern District Magistrate Judge John M. Bodenhausen dismissed St. Louis County's countersuit
Rep. Clemens calls for management at St. Louis County animal shelter to be replaced
When Rep. Doug Clemens (D-St. Ann) visited the St. Louis County animal shelter last year, he was saddened by the conditions in which the animals were living
Two Missouri superfund waste sites are on EPA's list for cleanup
Community engagement is required to keep things moving now that the EPA has earmarked $1 billion for superfund waste sites
Missouri Chamber is pleased with 'State of State' focus on broadband, transportation, infrastructure
Gov. Mike Parson outlined a pro-business agenda in his 2022 State of the State address last week and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is optimistic that his initiatives will strengthen the state's business climate.
Civil justice reforms are expected to advance in Missouri legislature this year
The Missouri General Assembly has had good success in changing its litigation environment over the last few years with a punitive damages bill, changes to the standard for employment discrimination claims and a new standard for expert witness testimony admission
Spire reacts to criticism of winter heating alert involving STL Pipeline
The Spire STL Pipeline was granted an extension to continue providing heat to St. Louis residents but one resident questions the way the utility went about informing residents
Galloway complaint against Hawley not likely to advance in 'very, very, very red' state, professor observes
The complaint that the Missouri Board of Accountancy filed against Missouri’s Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway is all politics
Missouri Chamber's legislative agenda: workforce development, cyber security, vaccine freedom
The Missouri Chamber is promoting pro-business initiatives like workforce development, cybersecurity and COVID-19 vaccine-freedom
Missouri Supreme Court rejects Zoom testimony unless approved by defendant
Testimony over Zoom and other remote technologies during a trial that is against the will of a defendant violates the U.S. Constitution
Legislature debates shortening personal injury statute of limitations from five to two years
The Missouri General Assembly debated shortening the statute of limitations this week after returning to the Capitol for the 2022 legislative session on Jan. 5.
Police chief association supports lawsuit against SAPA
The Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) has filed an amicus brief in support of the city of Arnold’s lawsuit against the state of Missouri and Attorney General Eric Schmitt over the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA).