St. Louis County officially rescinded its mask mandate Thursday in the wake of a court decision impeding its ability to enforce the order.
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"Parents are sick and tired of the stonewalling from their school districts, and so am I."
"My office will enforce the court’s order across the state."
St. Louis is suing the state over a new public safety law creating a “Law Enforcement Bill of Rights,” alleging it is unconstitutional.
Last year, Rep. Lane Roberts championed legislation allowing for full orders of protection for life.
Gov. Mike Parson appointed Judge Jennifer Growcock to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District.
“I pray that the U.S. Supreme Court makes the right decision, but while it may decide what is constitutional and what is not, it does not decide what is moral and what is right and what is just."
Attorney General Eric Schmitt said the order was "significant" for health care facilities that had concerns the vaccine mandate could lead to even greater staffing shortages and potential closures.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt and several agriculture leaders made their voices heard as the federal government considers new labeling standards for manufactured meats.
The COVID-19 pandemic ignited a fierce debate in Missouri over local control and the powers local health agencies have to mandate masks, closures, or capacity limits.