Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Recent News About Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Missouri AG testifies on alleged political prosecution of Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey testified before the House Judiciary Committee on June 13 to address what he described as the legally questionable political prosecution of President Donald Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. This testimony occurred two weeks after Bragg secured a conviction against Trump.
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Missouri AG settles Sunshine Law lawsuit with City of Belle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has settled a case against the City of Belle for failing to comply with the Sunshine Law. The violations involved public meetings and included failures to provide adequate notices and tentative agendas, discussing items not on meeting agendas, inadequately keeping meeting minutes, and improperly discussing business in at least one closed session that should have been open to the public.
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Attorney General Bailey files motion against Grain Belt Express project
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a transmission line project that would span the northern portion of the state. The project is alleged to unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners.
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Missouri leads 19-state lawsuit against five states over energy policies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside 18 other states, has filed a lawsuit against California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island at the United States Supreme Court. The suit aims to halt policies from these states that allegedly threaten Missouri's energy sector.
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Missouri AG demands documents after alleged retaliation against NFL player's faith remarks
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called on Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to provide all documents, records, and communications linked to his office's X (formerly Twitter) post. This demand comes in response to the post which was seen as retaliatory against Kansas City Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker for comments he made during a commencement speech at Benedictine College where he openly discussed his Catholic faith.
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Missouri AG investigates alleged illegal immigrant employment at 5G Masonry LLC
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to 5G Masonry LLC, demanding verification of the lawful status of their employees. This move comes in response to a complaint received by General Bailey's office, alleging that the company employs illegal immigrants, which would be a violation of state law. The company has been given fifteen days to produce the requested documents.
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Missouri Attorney General demands DOJ release Trump prosecution documents
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called upon the Biden Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) to release any communications related to the investigation or prosecutions of President Trump. The request includes documents, calendar appointments, meeting minutes and agendas involving the DOJ and the offices of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York Attorney General Leticia James, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a motion to prevent Media Matters from shutting down a Missouri court. This action comes after the nonprofit attempted to stop Bailey's investigation into its fraudulent activities by filing a motion in a D.C. court.
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Attorney General Bailey Challenges Biden's ATF Rule on Private Gun Sales
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside a coalition of twenty other states, has taken a stand against the Biden Administration’s new rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that targets private gun sales. Attorney General Bailey emphasized his commitment to defending Second Amendment rights, stating, “When out-of-touch D.C. elites target Missourians’ Second Amendment rights, I will always take action to protect those liberties.”The lawsuit challenges the requirement for law-abiding citizens to obtain a federal firearms dealer...
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Attorney General Bailey Launches Tip Line for Victims of Jackson County Illegal Property Tax Assessments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken a significant step in the fight against illegal property tax assessments in Jackson County by launching a tip line for affected victims. The move comes ahead of the trial scheduled for June, where Attorney General Bailey is set to challenge the county over its alleged unlawful actions.In a statement, Attorney General Bailey expressed his concerns about the impact of these actions on the residents, stating, "Missourians are already struggling to make ends meet in Joe Biden’s economy. For Jackson County...
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Attorney General Bailey’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Earns National Recognition for Effectiveness
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey proudly announced that the U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has awarded the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with the Inspector General’s Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste and Abuse. The Unit's remarkable performance in 2023, with a staff of 19 individuals, resulted in 52 indictments, 23 convictions, and the recovery of over $10 million in restitution orders and settlements.Expressing his pride in the Unit's accomplishments, Attorney General Bailey stated, “I am extremely proud of the critical work our...
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Attorney General Bailey Puts KC Mayor on Notice About State Law Criminalizing Knowing Transportation of Illegal Aliens
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a stern warning to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas regarding the state law that criminalizes the knowing transportation of illegal aliens. In a letter directed to Mayor Lucas, Bailey emphasized the seriousness of the issue in light of the current immigration situation in the country.In the letter, Bailey expressed his concerns about the implications of open border policies, stating, "We are a nation governed by the rule of law. Yet, under the current Administration in Washington, D.C., laws that...
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Attorney General Bailey Launches Consumer Protection Investigation in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated a consumer protection investigation aimed at combatting dangerous and illicit products in the state. The investigation focuses on illicit vape and marijuana products to ensure compliance with Missouri law and safeguard consumers from potential harm.Attorney General Bailey emphasized the importance of protecting Missourians, stating, "Under state law, Missourians have a right to live free from fraud and deception in the marketplace, and they have the right to know exactly what is in the products...
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Attorney General Bailey Obtains Court Order Requiring Planned Parenthood to Submit Documents on Gender Transition Interventions
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully obtained a court order from St. Louis City Circuit Court mandating that Planned Parenthood-St. Louis hand over documents revealing gender transition interventions conducted on minors. In response to this development, Attorney General Bailey stated, "My team will get to the bottom of how this clandestine network of clinics has subjected children to puberty blockers and irreversible surgery, often without parental consent. There is no more important fight than to ensure Missouri is the safest state in the nation for...
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Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Biden’s Latest Illegal Student Loan Plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken a stand against the Biden Administration’s latest student loan plan by leading a seven-state coalition in filing a lawsuit. Attorney General Bailey criticized the plan, known as the “SAVE” Plan, stating, "With the stroke of his pen, Joe Biden is attempting to saddle working Missourians with a half trillion dollars in college debt." He emphasized the constitutional limitations on the President's power to cancel student loan debt without Congress's approval.Bailey expressed his determination to...
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Attorney General Bailey Requests Execution Date for Christopher Collings
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has officially requested that the Missouri Supreme Court set an execution date for Christopher Collings, the individual convicted of the heinous abduction, rape, and murder of nine-year-old Rowan Ford in 2007. Collings's actions were described as particularly gruesome, as he not only committed the heinous acts but also took measures to conceal the evidence, including disposing of the victim's body in a sinkhole and destroying incriminating items.During Collings's trial, it was found that he had tortured the victim in a vile and...
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Attorney General Bailey Warns of Baseball Ticket Scams as Season Begins
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a warning to baseball fans in Missouri about potential ticket scams as the 2024 baseball season kicks off."Now that the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals have opened their seasons, I want to educate Missourians on potential ticket scams," said Attorney General Bailey. "With ticket sales rising as our Missouri baseball teams begin their regular season, the Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that consumers have the right tools at their disposal. We will pursue anyone who attempts...
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Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Robocaller for Violating Permanent Bans
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with a coalition of seven other attorneys general, has taken legal action against John Caldwell Spiller II for violating permanent robocall and telemarketing bans. According to Attorney General Bailey, "State law protects consumers from being taken advantage of by robocallers. My office will continue to work around the clock to halt this unlawful communication."Despite being previously banned from making robocalls or engaging in telemarketing, Spiller continued his illegal activities by making deceptive and abusive robocalls....
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Attorney General Bailey Announces Challenge to Biden’s Latest Illegal Student Loan Plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey made a significant announcement regarding a legal challenge against President Biden's latest student loan plan. Speaking on the matter, Attorney General Bailey stated, "I’m extremely pleased to see Kansas is leading a multi-state coalition in challenging President Biden’s latest attempt to unlawfully transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars in Ivy League debt onto working Missouri families. I’m pleased to share that my office is also leading a multi-state coalition and will be filing suit in Missouri in...
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Attorney General Bailey Successfully Defends State Law Protecting Missouri Meat
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the successful defense of a state law aimed at protecting the integrity of advertising surrounding meat products. According to Bailey, ensuring accurate marketing of food in Missouri is crucial for consumers and the farmers and ranchers in the state. He stated, “I will continue to fight to defend the integrity of Missouri’s marketplace.”The legislation in question, passed in 2018, requires producers of plant-based or lab-grown meat to disclose their products' nature to prevent misleading consumers. Missouri Cattleman’s...