Missouri AG files suit to stop St. Louis area mask mandates
The Missouri attorney general sues in an effort to stop a mask mandate in the St. Louis area.
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Federal judges block transgender restrictions in 2 states
Federal judges on Wednesday temporarily blocked an Arkansas law banning gender confirming treatments for transgender youth and a West Virginia ban on trans athletes in women's sports.
Missouri Gov. Parson to announce vaccine incentives
Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson is set to announce COVID-19 vaccine incentives.
Oklahoma sues federal agency over coal mining oversight
Oklahoma is suing the U.S. Dept. of the Interior over the federal agency's plan to strip Oklahoma of its jurisdiction to regulate coal mining on tribal reservations.
Schmitt No. 1 fundraiser for Missouri Senate seat
Campaign finance records show Attorney General Eric Schmitt raised more than any other Missouri Senate candidate.
School board: Critical race theory not taught in Kansas
The Kansas State Board of Education on Wednesday released a statement saying that critical race theory is not part of state academic standards after hearing from at least one candidate for office who is claiming that it is.
After abuse claims, Parson OKs Missouri boarding school law
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation for greater oversight of unlicensed residential care facilities for children.
Missouri governor signs COVID-19 Liability law
Missouri's governor signs a COVID-19 liability bill (SB 51) into law today.
Kobach representing Texas sheriffs in immigration lawsuit
Kris Kobach is representing four Texas sheriffs and a law enforcement group in a federal lawsuit. It's over a policy that discourages the deportation of some immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Missouri shoppers will pay more for online shopping under new law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law legislation that will require online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Missouri residents. That…
Missouri Republicans face heat over Planned Parenthood money
Anti-abortion advocates are pushing Missouri lawmakers to block Planned Parenthood funding during a special session.
SCOTUS: Police will sometimes need warrants to pursue fleeing suspects into their homes
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that unless there is an emergency, police must evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether officers need a warrant before pursuing an individual suspected of committing a minor offense into his or her home.
Missouri responds defiantly to Justice Dept. over gun law
Missouri’s Republican governor and attorney general have told the U.S. Department of Justice that they stand by the state’s new law that would ban police from enforcing federal gun rules.
Quapaw committee disqualifies Berrey as Vice Chairman candidate
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee votes to disqualify former Chairman John Berrey as a candidate for Vice Chairman.
Voting rights advocates sue over 2 new Kansas election laws
Voting rights advocates are suing Kansas state election officials over two election laws passed this session over the veto of Gov. Laura Kelly.
Oklahoma high court strikes down governor's Medicaid plan
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled Gov. Kevin Stitt's plan to privatize much of the state's Medicaid program is unconstitutional.
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announces resignation
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has announced his resignation, citing “certain personal matters that are becoming public.”
Kansas City board considers legal action on police funding
The state-controlled board that oversees Kansas City’s police department has voted to initiate legal action over city leaders’ decision to change how some of the department’s budget gets spent.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. - Prosecutors examining former President Trump's businesses are said to have convened a special grand jury as part of their investigation. The move suggests the Manhattan District Attorney may…
Kansas Gov. signs legislation fully funding education
Gov. Kelly signs legislation fully funding education, requiring an annual report card for kids in foster care, and requirements in other education-related fields.
Kansas governor OKs extra funds for courts, higher education
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly approves a nearly $21 billion spending blueprint for the state government.
Kansas governor signs legislation keeping cocktails to go
People will be able to get beer and cocktails to go in Kansas after the coronavirus pandemic thanks to a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Laura Kelly.
Mark McCloskey announces bid for U.S. Senate in Missouri
Mark McCloskey, a St. Louis personal injury lawyer who gained national attention after he and his wife waved guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home last summer, said Tuesday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Oklahoma governor signs bill to extend early voting by 1 day
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt recently signed a bill that adds a day of early voting and makes changes to ensure mail-in ballots are received in time to be counted.
