ST. LOUIS – Events across the Show-Me State aim to join Missourians together this week to fight back against the political attacks on access to safe and legal abortion. Beginning Monday, new #StopTheBans Coalition will kick off its “Repro Week […]
Missouri Supreme Court rejects challenge to new SB5
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — An October Planned Parenthood suit filed in the Jackson County Court against portions of 2017’s special session SB 5 was rejected by the Missouri Supreme Court prior to Christmas. The suit challenged the 72-hour law. Circuit […]
Can the legislature call a special election? Constitution, cases say yes
By Rachael Herndon Dunn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Leading Missouri political minds are buzzing about the legislature being able to set a special election by resolution without the signature of the governor, citing the Constitution being upheld by Missouri Supreme Court […]
How small is Democratic Party in Missouri, really?
By Michael Layer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The House special election, which saw Sara Walsh defeat Michela Skelton, signaled a different enthusiasm from Missouri Democrats. Sarah Wood Martin, alderman of St. Louis’ 11th Ward and background operator for Democrats, felt […]