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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed its support for a tort reform bill, SB 1509, which aims to simplify the rules surrounding class action lawsuits. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield), was recently presented to the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.

St. Louis man convicted for multiple restaurant robberies in 2020

A St. Louis man was convicted by a jury on Wednesday for the robbery and attempted robbery of four restaurants within a week in 2020. Kammeron Davis, 33, was found guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on three counts of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, and three counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport unveils Consolidated Terminal Program

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) held its inaugural Industry Day Event today, welcoming interested parties to learn more about the Consolidated Terminal Program (CTP). The CTP is a strategic initiative aimed at transforming STL's passenger terminal facilities to cater to customer needs and future demand.

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.

Saint Louis University unveils first cohort for New Venture Accelerator

Saint Louis University's New Venture Accelerator (NVA), initiated in January from the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship, has announced its inaugural cohort.

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By Show-Me State Times | May 8, 2024

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.

Flying Billikens set for national intercollegiate flying competition

By Show-Me State Times | May 8, 2024

The Flying Billikens from Saint Louis University's Oliver L. Parks Department of Aviation Science are preparing to compete in the 2024 National Intercollegiate Flying Competition.

Leadership Missouri Reveals 2024 Class Selections

By Show-Me State Times | May 8, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected 26 leaders from across the state to participate in the Leadership Missouri program.

St. Louis man receives 30-year sentence for fatal carjacking of friend

St. Louis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Fatally Carjacking Friend

Dunklin County Man Caught with Nearly 2 Pounds of Methamphetamine Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. sentenced a man caught with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs to 10 years in prison following a traffic stop on Nov. 18, 2022, near Advance, Missouri. Lee Roy Foley III was found trying to conceal a bag containing an assortment of pills during the stop made by a deputy with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office. Foley, driving with a suspended license, was arrested, leading to the discovery of 849 grams of meth, about two pounds of marijuana, and two chocolate bars containing the psychedelic Psilocybin. Foley, from...

Local female leaders discuss workplace equity at Be Heard! conference

MICDS students, dressed in costumes, participated in the Emerson Leadership Institute's third annual Be Heard!

Missouri sex offender sentenced to 20 years in prison for new child pornography crime

"ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday sentenced a registered sex offender who sought child pornography from a 13-year-old to 20 years in prison.

Lincoln County Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Producing Child Pornography

By Show-Me State Times | May 6, 2024

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Wednesday sentenced Christopher C. Parker, 32, to 27 years in prison for his involvement in producing child pornography. Parker, who recorded his sexual abuse of two young girls, also shared the recordings and discussed his abuse of the victims online.According to reports, Parker's actions came to light when he uploaded images of child sexual abuse, prompting multiple tips to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The FBI was notified on March 21, 2023, leading to a search of Parker's residence in the...

Which Missouri political committees received the most contributions during week ending May 4?

By Show-Me State Times | May 5, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending May 4, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Missouri: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Missouri in April

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Missouri in April.

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Administration Statement on Planned Protest Friday, May 3, 2024

On May 3, 2024, the Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Administration issued a statement regarding a planned protest in St. Louis. The statement followed a peaceful protest that took place at St. Louis University on May 1, where no arrests were made by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.Mayor Tishaura O. Jones expressed her satisfaction with the peaceful demonstration, stating, "I'm proud of St. Louis City." She also commended Chief Tracy and the SLMPD for ensuring the safety of all involved, noting that "Peace was met with peace."The Mayor emphasized that it is a top...

Missouri Chamber Supports Second-Chance Hiring Legislation

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is throwing its weight behind legislation that would provide protection for employers hiring individuals with a criminal record. Speaking in support of the bill, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Director of Legislative Affairs Heidi Geisbuhler Sutherland emphasized the importance of the provision that would offer civil liability protections for employers taking a chance on ex-offenders.The proposed bill, HB 2064, aims to create liability protections for employers who hire individuals with a criminal history, with...

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