St. Louis judge sets trial date for defamation case against Gateway ...
Aug 29, 2024 · They wrote that Hoft and his attorneys have “used every option to delay justice” since the case was first filed in December 2021, “including through 1) improper removal to federal court; 2) filing a defamation counterclaim against counsel of record for repeating facts and opinions included in the operative petitions; 3) failing to produce many responsive documents …
Missouri voters approve Amendment 3, overturn state’s abortion …
Nov 5, 2024 · ST. LOUIS — When Missouri on Tuesday became the first state to overturn a near-total abortion ban by the vote of the people, Desiree White cried happy tears. Twenty-five years earlier, she and her husband chose to terminate a pregnancy they very much wanted after they received a diagnosis of a ...
Andrew Bailey wins full term as Missouri attorney general
Nov 5, 2024 · Republican Andrew Bailey will remain Missouri attorney general for another four years, defeating Democrat Elad Gross. Final results with all precincts reporting to the secretary of state’s office show Bailey defeated Gross 60% to 38%. Bailey has held the office since November 2022, when he was ...
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Grain Belt Express transmission line wins final approval in Missouri
Oct 13, 2023 · Grain Belt was previously envisioned as a 4,000 megawatt line that would drop off a small portion of its power in Missouri. But with Thursday’s approval, Invenergy can construct a 5,000 megawatt line and drop half of its power in the state (Robert Zullo/States Newsroom).
Josh Hawley hopes to use Lucas Kunce fundraising against him in ...
Aug 20, 2024 · In his re-election campaign, Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley wants to use Democratic nominee Lucas Kunce’s successful fundraising effort as a weapon.. Since the start of 2023, Kunce has collected $11.2 million, all but about 3% from individuals giving in amounts ranging from less than $1 to the maximum contribution of $3,300.
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2 days ago · Fed’s recent rate cuts could improve borrowing options for state and local government projects BY: Casey Quinlan - November 20, 2024 The Federal Reserve’s second consecutive key rate cut could mean more than just lower borrowing costs for the average consumer — state and local governments stand to benefit, too.
Former caseworker testifies in defense of Missouri transgender …
Sep 30, 2024 · The former caseworker whose account of her time working at a pediatric gender clinic in St. Louis jumpstarted the legislative push to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors testified in defense of Missouri’s restriction on Monday.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects death row inmate’s appeal, …
Sep 23, 2024 · Rudi Keller covers the state budget and the legislature. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, he spent 22 of his 32 years in journalism covering Missouri government and politics for the Columbia Daily Tribune, where he won awards for spot news and investigative reporting.
Denny Hoskins wins Republican nomination for Missouri Secretary …
Aug 6, 2024 · State Sen. Denny Hoskins emerged from an eight-way primary Tuesday to capture the Republican nomination for Missouri Secretary of State. He was declared the winner by the Associated Press at 10:15 p.m., holding 24% of the vote.