Consumer Law-Missouri Merchandising Practices Act-Civil Investigative Demand

The parties cross-appealed the trial court’s ruling on their cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings, which partially enforced defendant’s civil investigative demand on plaintiff. The trial court ruled that the CID was permissible under the Missouri …

Criminal Law-Resisting Arrest-Non-Missouri Law Enforcement Officer

Defendant appealed his conviction for resisting arrest, arguing that the evidence was insufficient because the pursuing and arresting officer was not a Missouri law enforcement officer.   Where defendant had pled guilty to his charge, he waived his claim …

Missouri bill exempting capital gains from income tax sent to governor

JCPS superintendent finalists include former Missouri leader with $667K buyout

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County Public Schools has named two finalists in its search for the next superintendent, one of whom had a controversial exit from his last district and a large contract buyout. The Jefferson County Board of Education …

Has BBQ City in Missouri Been Replaced as Best in Country?

Kansas City barbeque has had a long history of elite deliciousness. Meat lovers from all over the world have made a trip to KC to experience the meat sweats. But YELPers just placed KC behind two other cities in the United States. Kansas City barbeque is …

Missouri poised to become first U.S. state to exempt stock sale profits from income taxes

Cape Public Library: Jewish Missouri

The Cape Girardeau Public Library will host “Jewish Missouri” on May 19. The presentation, sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council, will feature Dr. Mara Cohen Ioannides,* an expert on the Jewish experience in Missouri. Her talk will highlight the …

Tax cut heads to Missouri governor’s desk

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bill is heading to Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk that would end income taxes on capital gains. The Missouri House approved HB 594 on a 102-41 vote Wednesday. The bill, already approved in the Senate, would exempt proceeds from …

Jeffries honors Cedar County’s fallen at Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial

by Melanie Chance Clay Jeffries, Chief Deputy of the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, made his annual journey to Jefferson City this week to attend the Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial events. The somber tradition, held at the state capital, serves as a …

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