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Historic swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at the Missouri Supreme Court
The May 17th swearing-in of a Missouri Supreme Court Judge was a historic event, made even more significant because the newest member is also the state’s first woman of color to be appointed to the position. The state’s highest court held the formal investiture ceremony Tuesday, to administer the oath of office to the Honorary…
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That’s a wrap: What bills passed and what bills died this year in the Missouri Legislature
The traditional Missouri House of Representatives paper toss is over with and so is another regular session of the state Legislature. After plenty of squabbling on legislation and the papers settling, some lawmakers have let out a big exhale. They head back home after passing 44 bills this session. In recent years, lawmakers have passed…
Missouri Legislature allows Grain Belt Express to power ahead, puts restrictions on future projects
After years of trying to block an energy company’s ability to take power over private property rights, the Missouri Legislature passed a compromise bill to allow the expansion of Grain Belt Express wind energy lines in Missouri. The high-powered transmission lines will cross northern Missouri to deliver power from Kansas to Illinois, while providing reduced-rate…
