Missouri News Archives - Page 4 of 6

WATCH: Use of National Guard debated in U.S. Senate as Illinois case lingers

Thursday, December 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – While the use of the National Guard remains on hold in Illinois, pending a legal challenge, the U.S. Senate is debating having troops on American streets. ... Read More.

Whistleblower claim leads officials to probe MSHSAA

Thursday, December 11 by The Center Square

State Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s office has opened an investigation into the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) after state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick reported allegations that the organization barred a prospective board applicant from eligibility based solely on his race and sex. ... Read More.

Hanaway urges state Supreme Court to uphold voter ID law

Monday, December 8 by The Center Square

Attorney General Catherine Hanaway stressed her office’s commitment to safeguarding the state’s elections as her legal team defended Missouri’s voter-ID law before the Missouri Supreme Court last week. Arguing... Read More.

Republicans divided over how to address rising health care costs

Saturday, December 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate will hold a doomed vote next week on Democrats’ bill to extend the enhanced Obamacare subsidies for three more years. Senate Republicans,... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

Hanaway officially sworn in as first Mo. female AG

Wednesday, October 22 by The Center Square

Catherine L. Hanaway was ceremonially sworn in Tuesday as Missouri’s 45th attorney general, making history as the first woman to serve as the state’s top lawyer. The ceremony took... Read More.