Missouri AG’s efforts to undo Jackson County property …
Nov 21, 2024 · State officials’ hopes of rolling back Jackson County property assessment increases are floundering after a circuit court judge dismissed a lawsuit by the State Tax Commission on Wednesday. The commission in August ordered Jackson County to reverse most of its 2023 property valuations, arguing they had been performed illegally and resulted in huge increases in […]
Josh Hawley defeats Lucas Kunce in Missouri U.S. Senate race
Nov 5, 2024 · OZARK — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley won a second term on Tuesday, cruising to victory over a well-financed rival in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to statewide office since 2018.. Hawley defeated Marine veteran Lucas Kunce 56% to 42% in final, unofficial results.
Abortion a key flashpoint in Missouri Senate race between Josh …
Oct 21, 2024 · Missourians are set to vote on whether to unravel the state’s abortion ban or keep it intact. And as the debate rages across the state, access to reproductive health care has become a major flashpoint in the race for U.S. Senate between Republican Josh Hawley and Democrat Lucas Kunce. Hawley, who is seeking re-election after winning the seat in 2018, is adamantly anti-abortion.
Labeling error led to Missouri recall of cannabis gummies
Dec 3, 2024 · Rebecca Rivas covers Missouri's cannabis industry. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she has been reporting in Missouri since 2001, including more than a decade as senior reporter and video producer at the St. Louis American, the nation’s leading African-American newspaper.
Federal court rules Missourians were illegally denied food aid by …
May 9, 2024 · A federal judge ruled Thursday that Missouri’s social services agency violated the law in the way it has administered its food assistance program.. U.S. District Court Judge M. Douglas Harpool ruled that the state’s practices — including long call center wait times and a lack of accommodations for those with disabilities — violate the laws governing the federal Supplemental Nutrition ...
Republican Mike Kehoe wins Missouri governor’s race over …
Nov 5, 2024 · Missouri’s next governor will be Mike Kehoe, a Republican who cruised to victory Tuesday night over Democrat Crystal Quade. Final, unofficial results show Kehoe defeated Quade 59% to 39%.
2024 Voter Guide - Missouri Independent
What time do polls open? Polls across the state open on Nov. 5 at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to cast a ballot. Where do I vote? Before you head out the door, check your voter registration and polling location at GoVoteMissouri.com. Some local election officials said the state’s website has the most …
Issues 5: Amendment 7 (2024 Voter Guide) – Missouri Independent
Official Ballot Title: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: Make the Constitution consistent with state law by only allowing citizens of the United States to vote; Prohibit the ranking of candidates by limiting voters to a single vote per candidate or issue; and Require the plurality winner of a political party primary to be […]
Denny Hoskins wins race to become Missouri’s next secretary of …
Nov 5, 2024 · Republican state Sen. Denny Hoskins will be Missouri’s next chief election official, defeating Democratic state Rep. Barbara Phifer. With all precincts reporting, the final, unofficial tally showed Hoskins defeated Phifer 58% to 40%.
Missourians vote to increase minimum wage, require paid sick leave
Nov 5, 2024 · Daniel Tucker, a leader with the Missouri Workers Center, teaches chants customized to an initiative petition to raise the minimum wage and mandate paid sick leave outside of the Secretary of State’s office building in Jefferson City in May (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).