by admin | Apr 27, 2006 | Crime / Courts
A Florida death penalty case argued before the US Supreme Court in Washington could have an impact in Missouri. Death row inmate Clarence Hill contends that Florida’s use of lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment. Missouri uses a similar method. An...
by admin | Apr 25, 2006 | Crime / Courts
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought forward by North Dakota and South Dakota that would re-prioritize the management of the Missouri River to make recreation the top priority for the reservoir system, and not flood control and navigation as...
by admin | Jan 31, 2006 | Politics / Govt
Despite some controversy, Samuel Alito has been sworn in as the newest Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Conservatives hail the confirmation as a victory; liberals fear it will sway the Supreme Court to the political right. Saint Louis University Law...
by admin | Jan 26, 2006 | Politics / Govt
The U.S. Senate is moving forward with floor speeches on the nomination of Samuel Alito to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. With a few exceptions, the confirmation process is shaping up as a party line vote, with Senate Republicans supporting the nomination and Senate...
by admin | Jan 25, 2006 | Politics / Govt
Supporters of the plan to reform Missouri’s eminent domain laws descend on the Capitol for a huge rally. Among the biggest supporters of proposed changes are the Missouri Farm Bureau and the National Federation of Independent Business. Farm Bureau President...
