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St. Louis alderman abruptly resigns amid federal bribery investigation rumors
St. Louis Board of Alderman John Collins-Muhammad, representing the 21st Ward, suddenly resigned on May 12.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects Project Veritas as McCloskeys' pro bono service project
The Missouri Supreme Court denied Mark and Patricia McCloskey’s request to represent Project Veritas to fulfill their 100 hours of service probation requirement.
Trump endorsement expected to breakout U.S. Senate candidates Greitens, Schmitt, or Hartzler
The GOP candidate vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will likely sweep the Republican primary, according to a new survey.
Missouri Chamber: 'Letter to lawmakers objecting to anti-vaccine legislation was well-received'
A letter opposing anti-vaccine proposals that was sent to the General Assembly was well-received
Missouri Chamber of Commerce expects state budget to spur economic growth statewide
The $47 billion state budget approved by the legislature last week includes several items that the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry expects will spur economic growth in Missouri.
Schmitt, Hawley urge AG Garland to curb pro-life protests in front of U.S. Supreme Court justice homes
The Missouri Attorney General’s office and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) are urging the U.S. Attorney General to hold accountable pro-abortion protesters who rally in front of the homes of U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Lawmakers approve solar-friendly legislation, implement sales and use tax exemption on solar equipment
Homeowner association members will now be able to install solar panels on their rooftops more easily thanks to the passage of SB 745 by the Missouri legislature last week.
Gov. Parson expected to sign voter ID bill; Also bans ballot drop boxes
An election integrity bill approved by the Missouri legislature last week that requires a photo ID for voting will increase the likelihood that Republican candidates will get elected over Democrats, according to a St. Louis University professor of political science.
Lawmakers approve $47 billion budget, decline $500,000 for AG Schmitt; 'A lot of things' can still happen this session, lawmaker says
A proposal to add $500,000 to Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s budget was not approved by the Senate, so no new hires in the Solicitor General unit of his office.
Landlord vows to appeal $3.1 million jury award over murder on apartment premises
In holding the owners of a St. Louis apartment complex liable for more than $3 million following a fatal shooting, a jury may have made it more difficult for criminal defendants to secure housing.
Senate to review new Congressional map approved by the Missouri House
The Missouri General Assembly has until Friday, May 13 to approve the proposed Congressional map
Missouri, Texas AGs join Montana in resigning from national AG association
Two more state AGs are withdrawing membership from what once was an independent association of state attorneys general
St. Louis City judge set to rule on whether to return the McCloskeys' guns
A St. Louis City court held another hearing last week on the process of returning attorney Mark McCloskey’s assault rifle, semi-automatic pistol
Supreme Court: Cole County judge must rule on the constitutionality of SAPA
Cole County Circuit Court told to rule on constitutionality of SAPA by Missouri Supreme Court
House, Senate members to conference $500,000 funding cut to AG Schmitt's budget
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved Vice Chairman Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield)’s proposal to cut $500,000 from Schmitt’s budget last week, which the Missouri House of Representatives had approved
Missouri Senate approves $20 million to address childcare crisis
The Missouri Senate has reserved funding for innovative childcare models designed to give parents the support they need to get back to work.
Missouri Ozarks Jan. 6 'insurrection' defendant prepares for July 19 D.C. trial
Shawn Bradley Witzemann operated a small business but his life drastically changed after attending a Trump rally at the nation’s capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Missouri Chamber: 'HB 1692 is just another anti-business bill on vaccinations'
House Bill (HB) 1692 was approved by the House and is now advancing to Senate chambers where the Missouri Chamber of Commerce is actively working with Senators to halt the bill.
Peabody Energy enters renewable energy industry with solar project
Peabody Energy announced plans last month to pursue the development of 3.3 gigawatts of solar power and 1.6 gigawatts of battery storage capacity
Renew Missouri: If lawmakers don't embrace renewable energy, businesses will look elsewhere
The state of Missouri is poised to lose economic opportunities if lawmakers do not get with the renewable energy program that is sweeping the nation, according to an environmental expert.