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Advocacy group can continue to challenge data centers being built in Montgomery County, judge rules
An advocacy group opposing data centers in Montgomery County can continue to pursue its claims that the county did not adequately involve or inform the community about the impact of the centers. … more
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Prediction market companies ordered to end sports 'event contracts' in Missouri
The Missouri attorney general’s office has ordered several prediction market companies to stop all “sports-related event contracts,” according to a news release from Attorney General Catherine … more
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Missouri's congressional map fight isn't over. What happens next?
Missourians may have already started casting ballots for the November election, but in which congressional districts their votes will count is still up in the air. A federal appeals court ruled … more
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Voters sue Hoskins to the tune of $80 million over his handling of referendum signatures
Five Missouri voters have filed a class-action lawsuit against Missouri's Secretary of State over his handling of the state's congressional map ahead of the November election. The plaintiffs … more
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VA announces over $17 million in grants to help combat homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing … more
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Google funds energy upgrades as company builds power-hungry data center
Tech giant Google is committing to help with insulating homes, upgrading windows and replacing inefficient heating and cooling systems to reduce energy bills as it builds a large data center between … more
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Ballot deadline looms as federal court hears map challenge
State officials are making one last push in a federal appeals court to use the 2025 HB 1 congressional map favoring Republicans in the November midterm elections. Secretary of State Denny … more
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Gov. Kehoe orders privacy protections for use of Flock police cameras
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to establish parameters around the misuse of automated license plate readers, including the street-level Flock camera system used in … more
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Hoskins defends his job performance at Mizzou's Turning Point USA chapter event
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins defended his performance of his official duties Wednesday at an event hosted by Mizzou’s Turning Point USA chapter. “Someone told me, ‘Oh, you get sued all … more
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Opponents of data centers host rally at Missouri Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY — More than 100 people filled the Missouri State Capitol rotunda Wednesday afternoon for a rally calling for a state moratorium on data centers. It was led by members of the No … more
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Congressional map confusion continues as map is appealed to U.S. Supreme Court again
Conflicting orders from the Missouri Supreme Court and a federal judge have left the state’s congressional map in limbo with uncertain timing on when the issue will be resolved. One thing is … more
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Efforts to change the way pharmacies are regulated have failed in Missouri
Editor's Note: This is the second of a two-part series examining access to rural pharmacies and the role of pharmacy benefit managers in Missouri. Advocates have been trying to pass pharmacy … more
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No state law polices gun storage, despite leading fatality among suicide attempts
In Missouri, roughly 752 people die by firearm suicide each year. While firearm suicide is not the most common way, it is the most fatal. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that firearm … more
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Rural areas see pharmacies close, access to medicine diminish
Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series examining access to rural pharmacies and the role of pharmacy benefit managers in Missouri. Eight years ago, Mike Burns heard three dreaded … more
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High court ruling clears use of 2022 congressional map
JEFFERSON CITY — The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the existing 2022 state congressional map to be used in the November election. The action came in response to a federal … more
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Missouri Supreme Court to hear cases on ballot issues
Issues that have been blocked from the November ballot will get a hearing before the Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday. Two major questions must be settled by the court: • Should the … more
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New Instagram, Facebook restrictions for minors could be narrow in impact
Meta will soon restrict minors’ use of Instagram and Facebook as part of its $17 billion settlement with U.S. states. Along with other limitations, minors using Instagram or Facebook will be cut … more
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Pet-friendly domestic violence shelters protect survivors at both ends of the leash
It’s nearly 10 a.m. on Aug. 7, and while it already feels like nearly 100 degrees, a group of 15 or so volunteers from Wayside Waifs are busy setting up a canopy and carting out totes of dog and … more
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Research shows wind and solar can boost rural economies
New research from the University of Missouri shows wind and solar farms can bring economic gains to rural communities. Energy generated from renewable sources such as wind and solar has grown as … more
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Voter power at stake as Missouri Supreme Court hears controversial ballot cases
JEFFERSON CITY— The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in three cases that could reshape how much power Missourians have to challenge their lawmakers through initiatives and … more
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