A couple of test cases in the Missouri Supreme Court could determine whether transgender and gay people will have a path to sue under sex discrimination claims. Members of both groups made such arguments before the high bench Wednesday. Attorneys for a transgender boy from Blue Springs made his case for sex discrimination by, a among other things, likening his case to that of a pregnant … [Read More...]
Missourinet 7 a.m. News 4-26-2018
Top Stories: A man was shot early this morning at a Columbia bar in mid-Missouri. Police say a fight involving three men shortly after 2 am left one wounded while the other two drove off. No arrests reported yet. And Police say 34-year-old Florissant man has confessed to vandalizing 120 gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in University City. Alzado Harris is charged with institutional vandalism … [Read More...]
Missouri Senate forges a plan to fund K-12 and higher education
The Missouri Senate endorsed a budget for education yesterday that included some cuts to K-12 schools and level funding to colleges and universities. The upper chamber chose to remove $50 million from K-12 that the House had included to fully fund the Education Department’s request. Republican Appropriations Committee Chairman Dan Brown told his colleagues that the money extracted would … [Read More...]
Haahr tax bill assigned to Missouri Senate Ways and Means Committee
Legislation that would reduce Missouri's personal and corporate income taxes has been referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee in Jefferson City. The 442-page tax reform bill is sponsored by House Speaker Pro Tem Elijah Haahr, R-Springfield, who says his bill would transform Missouri's tax system to the most competitive in the nation. "We're very hopeful and optimistic, we've got … [Read More...]
Missouri Supreme Court hears case on transgender accommodations in schools
The Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City heard a case Wednesday which could have far-reaching implications for the future of public accommodations for transgender people. The term "first impression", which refers to the first time a specific question has come before a specific court, was used in oral arguments. The proceedings involve the use of bathrooms and locker rooms at a Kansas … [Read More...]
Charges filed in 2017 vandalism incident at Jewish cemetery in eastern Missouri
St. Louis County Prosecutors have charged a parolee for a 2017 vandalism incident at a Jewish cemetery in University City. St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch has charged 34-year-old Alzado Harris of Florissant with institutional vandalism, which is a class D felony. Court documents say Harris toppled more than 120 gravestones at the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, which is located in … [Read More...]
McCaskill: Russia likely affected all 50 U.S. states in 2016 elections
U.S. Department of Homeland Security official Jeanette Manfra says sensors at the state level and other intelligence have verified that Russia targeted 21 states in the 2016 elections. During a U.S. Senate Homeland Security committee hearing on Tuesday, Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill said the American people have been misled about Russia’s election interference. “It’s my understanding … [Read More...]
Branson Aldermen reject nearly $500 million water park that would use tax money
BRANSON, Mo. -- Last night city leaders in Branson rejected a nearly half-billion-dollar proposed water park resort, that taxpayers were asked to help finance. In a vote of five no's and one yes, the Board of Alderman in Branson voted against the proposed "Branson Adventures" Tax Increment Funding plan. Emotions ran high on both sides. It started with the board wanting to move forward with … [Read More...]
Missouri 7 a.m. News 4-25-2018
Top Stories: St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison is considering a request to disqualify St. Louis Prosecutors in the computer data tampering case against Governor Greitens. The judge heard arguments for and against yesterday. And a Springfield businessman has passed away at 91-years-old. Harry Cooper, who died in his sleep Sunday, was a third-generation owner of a plumbing, heating and … [Read More...]
Missouri House gives first round approval to bill banning boycott of Israel
The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that bars public entities from entering into a contract with a company that is boycotting Israel. The "Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act" is a response to protests against Israeli treatment of Palestinians. If passed into law, the legislation would prevent state and local governments and publicly owned operations from conducting … [Read More...]
Legislature
Missouri Senate forges a plan to fund K-12 and higher education
The Missouri Senate endorsed a budget for education yesterday that included some cuts to K-12 schools and level funding to colleges and universities. The upper chamber chose to remove $50 million from K-12 that the House had included to fully fund the Education Department’s request. Republican Appropriations Committee Chairman Dan Brown told his colleagues that […]
Politics & Government
State Supreme Court cases could determine legal protections for gay and transgender individuals in Missouri
A couple of test cases in the Missouri Supreme Court could determine whether transgender and gay people will have a path to sue under sex discrimination claims. Members of both groups made such arguments before the high bench Wednesday. Attorneys for a transgender boy from Blue Springs made his case for sex discrimination by, a […]
Economy
Haahr tax bill assigned to Missouri Senate Ways and Means Committee
Legislation that would reduce Missouri’s personal and corporate income taxes has been referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee in Jefferson City. The 442-page tax reform bill is sponsored by House Speaker Pro Tem Elijah Haahr, R-Springfield, who says his bill would transform Missouri’s tax system to the most competitive in the nation. “We’re […]
Education
Missouri Senate forges a plan to fund K-12 and higher education
The Missouri Senate endorsed a budget for education yesterday that included some cuts to K-12 schools and level funding to colleges and universities. The upper chamber chose to remove $50 million from K-12 that the House had included to fully fund the Education Department’s request. Republican Appropriations Committee Chairman Dan Brown told his colleagues that […]
