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MOSIRA foes hail ruling against law
The group that challenged the MOSIRA law is happy with Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green’s ruling on Monday that the law is unconstitutional.
Increase in Capitol security proposed
An eastern Missouri resident upset about rising gasoline prices sent an e-mail to state Senate President Rob Mayer early Tuesday morning with a message that included: “S--t may hit the fan. Hey! How is GIFFORDS?”
Green declares MOSIRA law unconstitutional
MOSIRA is unconstitutional, at least as lawmakers passed it during last fall’s special session, Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green ruled Monday evening.
Blind Federation lobbies Missouri lawmakers
Missouri’s blind citizens have four main issues they want the General Assembly to deal with this session, National Federation of the Blind members are telling lawmakers as they continue visiting the Capitol today.
Group: Utilize cap on state spending
Missouri voters should get the opportunity to change the state Constitution and prevent future legislatures from facing spending crises, the group “Americans for Prosperity-Missouri” said last week.
LU Curators approve building repairs, new programs
Lincoln University’s Curators got together by telephone Friday afternoon to discuss and vote on several issues.
Judge considers lawsuit challenging MOSIRA
St. Louisan Fred Sauer is a vocal opponent of embryonic stem cell research.
Patrol: 2011 meth lab seizures up from 2010
Missouri law agencies last year seized almost 2,100 methamphetamine labs — the most seizures in the past five years, the state Highway Patrol reported Friday.
Missouri Supreme Court examines U.S. House districts
Several judges focused their questions Thursday morning on the design and shape of the Kansas City-based 5th Congressional District, as they asked lawyers in two different lawsuits to explain why the Missouri Supreme Court should or should not overturn the new district boundaries that lawmakers adopted last May by overriding Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto.
Mo. Senate panel considers teacher evaluation needs
Missouri public school districts need a consistent system for evaluating teachers and their job performance, state Sen. Brad Lager, R-Savannah, said Wednesday afternoon.
