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Francis Howell Families on legal victory: 'It was never about the money'
When the Francis Howell school board decided to implement an advertising policy last year, it became an obstacle that Ken Gontarz had not anticipated.
Teachers, staff sue St. Louis Public Schools over COVID vaccine mandate compliance, termination
Dr. Jones: "The COVID-19 vaccine has never been approved other than for experimental use."
Missouri Chamber recognizes pro-business lawmakers
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s efforts to grow the state’s tech economy included the formation of a new bipartisan caucus in the Missouri General Assembly.
Federal judge rules against censoring conservative talk at Missouri school board meetings
A federal judge has ruled that a St. Charles County school district engaged in viewpoint discrimination when it selectively enforced a no-advertising policy during its school board meeting’s public commentary.
Friends of incapacitated Mizzou student demand criminal charges against fraternity members
The former University of Missouri student who was incapacitated last year after a fraternity hazing incident will likely never see, walk or talk again
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of faulty brief under 'demanding' procedural rule 84.04
If an appellate brief doesn't follow the court’s rules, it’s likely to be thrown out.
Missourian sues Meta Platforms in federal court over addiction to Facebook, Instagram
A self-professed Facebook addict sued Meta Platforms in Missouri federal court last week alleging unjust enrichment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and 18 other causes of action
McCloskeys' appeal of law license suspension denied by the U.S. Supreme Court
Attorneys Mark and Patricia McCloskey have come to the end of the road in their appeal of the Missouri Supreme Court’s probated suspension of their law licenses
AG subpoenas seven school districts who allegedly employ student surveys to collect personal info
Seven school districts have been served with subpoenas by Attorney General Eric Schmitt concerning their use of student surveys that allegedly collect information about their family’s political beliefs, income levels, race as well as sexual behavior, and mental health.
Hospital report shows vacancies for RNs is higher in St. Louis versus the state rate
The 2022 Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) Workforce Report found that the statewide vacancy rate is 19.8% compared to 20.3% in St. Louis.
Parent advocate: 'School districts should forgo state association for rural school board association'
The Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) has dropped its affiliation with the National School Boards Association (NSBA), while in the meantime, a parental rights advocate wants school districts to withdraw from the MSBA.
Amazon disputes allegation by Congressional committee that it is delaying Edwardsville warehouse investigation
Three Democrats from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform accused Amazon in a letter of delaying their investigation into Amazon's labor procedures during severe weather events, though Amazon is disputing the allegation of obstruction.
Pharmacist association reacts to bill that bans members from refusing to fill Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine RX
The Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA) worked with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy on HB 2149
St. Louis Amazon warehouses confronted with workers seeking higher wages, improved safety measures
As a worker at the Amazon warehouse in St. Peters, Jacob Frankenreiter suffered an injury while pushing a bulk container.
Sen. Brattin discusses law that protects physicians treating COVID patients with Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine
State licensing boards would be prohibited from disciplining doctors who prescribe the drugs
After being sued by AG Schmitt over its mask mandate, school district files a counterclaim
Lee's Summit R-7 School District filed a counterclaim against Attorney General Eric Schmitt asking a judge to declare that ordering schools to end masking requirements is beyond his authority
Parents object to restricting info about student conversations with school professionals
Wells: "The 14th Amendment says that parents are responsible for the health, welfare, safety, and education of their children, not schools."
St. Louis County hospital uses gig worker app to book RNs amid worker shortage
A St. Louis County hospital has been piloting a program in which staff and freelance nurses alike can sign up for work shifts through an online application, according to media reports, and the process is expanding.
Freedom Foundation: Missouri is expected to unionize Democrat congressional aides
U.S. House approved a resolution that makes it easier for Missouri Congressional aides to unionize
McCloskeys seek SCOTUS review of law license suspensions
Mark McCloskey and his wife Patricia have appealed the Missouri Supreme Court’s probated suspension of their law licenses to SCOTUS