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Court affirms dismissal of federal claims in Minn. protest injury case

Wednesday, April 29 by The Center Square

A federal appeals court has affirmed a decision granting summary judgment to Minneapolis and a police officer in a lawsuit stemming from a protest injury that occurred days after George Floyd’s death, concluding that no reasonable jury could find the officer intended to strike... Read More.

Mo. Supreme Court backs ruling against voter solicitation restrictions

Monday, April 27 by The Center Square

The Supreme Court of Missouri has affirmed a circuit court judgment declaring multiple provisions of state law regulating voter registration and absentee ballot solicitation unconstitutional, concluding the statutes impermissibly restrict core political speech in violation of the Missouri Constitution. ... Read More.

23 state AGs demand top ratings agencies explain ESG-driven downgrades

Sunday, April 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Nearly two dozen state attorneys general are asking the three top ratings agencies to explain their “ESG-driven” downgrades of fossil-fuel companies. In a letter to... Read More.

Trump admin continues to crack down on fraudulent visa schemes

Friday, April 24 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to crack down on fraudulent visa schemes that are occurring nationwide. In New Jersey, a Korean man pleaded guilty to... Read More.

House to take up GOP budget resolution next week

Thursday, April 23 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – After six hours of failed amendment votes, the U.S. Senate adopted Republicans’ budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement in a 50-48 vote early Thursday. U.S.... Read More.

AG sues American Shaman over sale of kratom-derived opioids

Monday, April 20 by The Center Square

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against CBD American Shaman and a network of affiliated companies, alleging they unlawfully manufactured, distributed and sold kratom-derived products containing the opioid 7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH, in violation of state law. ... Read More.

Group hails Missouri SC redistricting, voter ID rulings

Monday, April 13 by The Center Square

A Missouri political advocacy organization is praising recent rulings from the Missouri Supreme Court that uphold the state legislature’s authority to enact a new congressional redistricting map and preserve the state’s photo identification requirement for voting, while also voicing concern over a separate decision... Read More.

Mo. group backs amendments to cut income tax, expand fiscal limits

Wednesday, April 8 by The Center Square

Freedom Principle MO is publicly supporting a set of proposed constitutional amendments that would phase out Missouri’s individual income tax, limit government revenue growth and expand taxpayer protections, according to a statement released by the group’s president. ... Read More.

Woman sues Menard’s after workplace menstrual humiliation

Friday, April 3 by The Center Square

A Missouri woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Menard’s, alleging she was subjected to humiliation, discrimination and retaliation after experiencing a visible medical incident while working at one of the company’s stores. ... Read More.

Suit: Produce companies not paying OT to H-2A workers

Tuesday, March 31 by The Center Square

A Missouri farm and produce operation, along with its owner, is facing a federal collective and class action lawsuit alleging it failed to pay required overtime wages to more than 100 temporary foreign workers. ... Read More.