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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
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
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.
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
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
St. Louis County Circuit Court cancels jury trials starting Jan. 24
St. Louis County Circuit Court will host no criminal or civil jury trials within the 21st Judicial Circuit next week starting on Jan. 24
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).
AG Schmitt sues St. Louis County alleging its COVID-19 mask mandate is prohibited
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued St. Louis County last week alleging that its new mask requirement approved by local legislators on Jan. 4 is an untimely and prohibited order
Most pandemic healthcare waivers are intact despite COVID-19's state of emergency expiration
Gov. Mike Parson ended the state of emergency by default when he decided against extending it last week