The Center Square, Author at Murfin Media

Congressional Perks: Congress spends on pricey airfare, lodging and private jets

Wednesday, November 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Members of Congress regularly commute between Washington, D.C., and their home districts with taxpayers paying the tab, but some choose to spend more than others – a few even charter private jets, an investigation by The Center Square found. ... Read More.

Kansas advocates look to past legal immigration pathways

Tuesday, November 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration’s deportation agenda has caused a wide variety of responses across the country. Protests in Portland, Los Angeles and Chicago have prompted calls for National Guard deployments in prominent U.S. cities. ... Read More.

Photographer sues Realtor.com, News Corp subsidiary for using Kelce pics

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

A Kansas City-area photographer has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the National Association of Realtors, doing business as Realtor.com, and News Corporate Services, doing business as Move Inc., of copyright infringement after the companies allegedly used her professional photographs of NFL star Travis Kelce’s... Read More.

Missouri sues to block redistricting referendum challenge

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

The Missouri General Assembly, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and the state have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block a proposed referendum they say would unconstitutionally strip the state legislature of its authority to draw federal congressional districts. ... Read More.

Group alleges foreign-linked donations given to Mo. ballot committees

Thursday, October 30 by The Center Square

Freedom Principle MO has filed a formal complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office alleging two political committees violated the state’s new campaign finance law by accepting large donations from a fund linked to foreign sources. ... Read More.

Dems from 26 states sue Feds to release funding for food

Tuesday, October 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Democratic officials from California and 25 other states sued the Trump administration Tuesday to continue Supplemental Food Assistance Program benefits in November despite the federal government shutdown, now in its 28th day. ... Read More.

Court upholds $222K judgment against Mich. business owner

Tuesday, October 28 by The Center Square

The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has affirmed a Jackson County trial court’s decision holding a Michigan resident personally liable for more than $222,000 in damages, interest and attorney’s fees to Mississippi Valley Equipment Company following a dispute over several rental contracts for... Read More.