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Read More »Missouri schedules another execution for July
An execution order has been issued for Missouri death-row inmate John Middleton, who was sentenced to death in 1997.
Read More »8th Circuit affirms stance on flag desecration law
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Friday that a Missouri law against flag desecration is unconstitutional.
Read More »Cell tower, car lot projects move forward
Proposals for a telecommunications tower in Barnhart and an automotive sales/lease facility in High Ridge drew no opposition during zoning hearings at the Jefferson County Council’s Tuesday meeting.
Read More »Koster: Missouri should create its own execution chemicals
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is urging the creation of a state laboratory to remove pharmaceutical companies from the lethal injection process.
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Read More »Linhares to be next clerk of court for Eastern District
Missouri’s state courts administrator has been named the next clerk of court for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Read More »Details of former Arnold councilman’s settlement made public
The city of Arnold has released the settlement agreement in former Councilman Ken Moss’s lawsuit against city officials and a private investigator.
Read More »Lawmakers pass tax-cut, SNAP, school transfer bills
The final week of the 2014 legislative session included the passage of approximately 100 bills, including tax-cut legislation, a controversial school transfer measure and changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for drug felons.
Read More »GALLERY: Session ends for lawyer-lawmakers
The 2014 session of the Missouri General Assembly came to an end at 6 p.m. Friday, May 16. With it, the prominent legislative careers of four lawyers are also drawing to a close as a result of term limits.
Read More »McCaskill wants stiffer fines for colleges over sexual assaults
Democratic Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who is preparing legislation to push colleges to go further in dealing with sexual assaults, said higher fines may be in order for schools that violate federal rules.
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Read More »U.S. Supreme Court sends Bucklew case back for review, halting execution
What would have been Missouri’s seventh execution in as many months was put on hold this week after consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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