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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
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.