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AG Schmitt sues St. Louis over plan to spend federal funds on out-of-state abortions while St. Louis County Council nixes similar proposal
While the St. Louis County Council quietly defeated a measure last week that would have allocated $1 million to help women secure abortions out of state, Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued the city of St. Louis after its Board of Aldermen moved forward with its plan to do the same.
11th Circuit: EPA registration of herbicide Roundup does not equate to approval
An appellate court decided that the registration of the label on an herbicide product is not the equivalent of approval by the U.S.
Schmitt to oppose Google if it censors pregnancy centers out of 'abortion' search results
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is among the 17 Republican AGs who signed a letter threatening Google with an anti-trust investigation if it censors abortion search results to eliminate pregnancy crisis centers.
'Insurrection' defendant to plead guilty to picketing, parading in the U.S. Capitol
A Mountain View resident facing criminal charges for entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has decided to plead guilty.
St. Louis County poised to allocate $1 million in COVID relief funds to nonprofits helping pregnant women get abortions out of state
The St. Louis County Council voted 4-3 to approve a resolution last month that condemns the U.S.
Federal judge: AG Schmitt's lawsuit alleging social media censorship as a government action will proceed
A federal judge issued a ruling this week allowing Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s lawsuit against U.S.
Twitter restricts, Facebook censors Eric Greitens' campaign advertisement
GOP state Rep: 'The media is talking about him and that's probably something his campaign is very pleased with'
Rep. Schroer reacts to 2.5% gas tax increase amid rising fuel prices, inflation
When lawmakers approved an increase in the gas tax last year, fuel cost about $2.75 a gallon but now, at the time the spike is being implemented, the price per gallon of gas has risen to $4.37
Attorney: 'Bayer could look to 'Texas two-step' after $25 million SCOTUS Roundup loss'
The possible leverage of the "Texas two-step" is likely having an effect on how Bayer is looking to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging its herbicide Roundup causes cancer, according to a mass tort litigation expert.
8th Circuit Court vacates $60 million punitive damages award against Bayer, BASF
The 8th U.S. issues ruling on Dicamba herbicide
Objector seeks 8th Circuit en banc review over $15 million award to leftwing charities in Roundup settlement
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $39.55 million class-action settlement last month between Monsanto and three plaintiffs who accused the company of mislabeling herbicide Roundup.
Missouri Chamber of Commerce launches initiative to lower crime, employ the formerly incarcerated
More than 70% of Missouri business leaders say crime is hurting the economy and, in response, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched an initiative that aims to create new policies that are designed to reduce crime
Missouri Supreme Court upholds dismissal of med mal lawsuit due to late-filed expert affidavits
A plaintiff who filed expert affidavits 18 days too late in a medical malpractice lawsuit and challenged a Missouri law that required dismissal has lost his Missouri Supreme Court appeal.
Startups, entrepreneurs to enjoy support from Gov. Parson's supply chain task force
Public-private partnership factors into plans of Gov. Parson's new task force
J6 panel lawyer announces run for U.S. Senate with Danforth backing
Former governor Eric Greitens continues to lead among GOP candidates for U.S. Senate however a group of Missourians are rallying around a new candidate
GOP Sen. Roy Blunt supports Democrat plan to approve Red Flag gun laws
The latest candidate aiming for a U.S. Senate seat commended outgoing incumbent Sen. Roy Blunt for his willingness to join Democrats in supporting Red Flag gun laws.
McCloskeys sue U.S. House Rep. Cori Bush, state rep. Rasheen Aldridge
Attorneys Mark and Pat McCloskey have sued Congresswoman Cori Bush and State Rep. Rasheen Aldridge alleging they promoted the rally that led to their arrest two years ago
Gov. Parson's supply chain task force identifies shipping containers as a statewide opportunity sector
Missouri poised to lead U.S. in shipping container industry
Appellate Judicial Commission seeks candidates to replace two Southern District Court of Appeal judges
Judge Lynch and Judge Francis are retiring from the Court of Appeal for the Southern District due to a constitutional provision that encourages the judiciary to retire before their 70th birthday.
Secretary of State Ashcroft: 'Rural counties with no prosecutorial candidate indicate a growing trend'
Rural Missouri counties that don’t have candidates for prosecutor to elect in November may have to combine counties and share.