State law requiring hospital privileges for physicians performing abortions remains in place JEFFERSON CITY – The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri has declined to issue an injunction against state law requiring physicians performing abortions at […]
Court denies NFL, Rams & Kroenke’s attempt for arbitration, saying they cannot “ignore what this lawsuit is about”
JEFFERSON CITY – St. Louis’ sentiments to the NFL and the Rams have not changed since the team departed the Arch City for Los Angeles, and, this week, the city has won another skirmish in the courts. A Missouri appeals […]
Voters will get final say on Clean Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri high court won’t reconsider a ruling that is allowing voters to decide on a ballot measure seeking to alter the state’s ethics laws and redistricting process. The Missouri Supreme Court’s decision reaffirms the decision made […]
Governor Parson applauded Missouri General Assembly’s passage of STEM education, treatment courts and 43 board appointments
Creation of STEM education and treatment court expansion will aid in the preparation of Missouri’s workforce JEFFERSON CITY – Two pieces of legislation will now go to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law after the bipartisan approval from […]
Treatment court bill soars through committees, heads to House floor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Bolstering Missouri’s drug treatment courts may be a “feel-good” bill, but it is effective in reducing recidivism rates and changing lives, proponents testified. On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on HB 2, which […]
Federal courts rule in favor of Missouri abortion restrictions
JEFFERSON CITY – A new ruling could threaten to shut down abortion services at one of the state’s two remaining abortion-providing health centers. A decision from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued on Monday reverses a preliminary injunction blocking […]
Gov. Parson signs proclamation for special session on expansion of treatment courts
JEFFERSON CITY – Next week is the annual veto session in the State Capitol. Per the request of Governor Parson, Missouri lawmakers will be coming back to focus on STEM education and the expansion of treatment courts. Last Thursday, Gov. […]
Governor Parson appoints new circuit judge for St. Louis County
JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Governor Parson announced Associate Circuit Judge John N. Borbonus III to be Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit in St. Louis County. This will be effective on Sept 21, 2018. Judge Borbonus, one of the […]
St. Louis County Circuit Court receives grant from Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation
CLAYTON, MO – August 13, 2018 –The St. Louis County Circuit Court has received a three-year, $400,000 grant from the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation to expand access to justice for civil and criminal defendants with mental illness. The grant […]
Judge Michael Burton receives national award from American Bar Association
CLAYTON, Mo – St. Louis County Circuit Judge Michael D. Burton has received the Judith S. Kaye Award for Judicial Excellence from the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence. The award was presented to Judge Burton at […]