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Attorney General Schmitt calls DOJ lawsuit against SAPA gun law 'partisan'
When Gov. Mike Parson signed the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) into law last year, Rep. Doug Clemens was baffled by the move.
Retired judge on GOP plan to overhaul Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan
The Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan is not a perfect system but it is the best one by far, according to a retired judge
Missouri House approves voter identification bill, again
The Missouri House of Representatives approved a bill that would require photo identification to vote
Chief Justice Wilson promotes judges, military veterans, court employees in state-of-judiciary address
Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson expressed concern about the welfare of judges and military veterans and advocated for competitive court employee compensation this week during a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly in Jefferson City.
Study: Ban on menthol cigarettes will leave Missouri with an $88 million shortfall
If the United States Food and Drug Administration follows through on its plan to issue a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and cigars, the state of Missouri could face a revenue shortfall
Missouri has joined global push against Russia; Divests pension funds from Russian securities
The Missouri House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution in support of Ukraine in defending its freedom and its territory against encroachment from Russia, according to Rep. Doug Clemens (D-St.Ann).
Attorney secures $1.4 million from NFL for retired player denied concussion award after cannabis use
A Missouri attorney successfully intervened on behalf of a retired National Football League (NFL) athlete who was denied payment from a 2014 concussion settlement due to medical marijuana treatment
Former Gov. Greitens accuses left of trying to destroy U.S. in CPAC speech
Former Gov. Eric Greitens accused the left of trying to destroy the United States while speaking at the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
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