House gives initial approval to Gregory’s vehicle hijacking bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Creating a specific offense for vehicle hijacking had some lawmakers raising objections to, what they called, “harsh” penalties.
During the...
Schmitt sues Wood Heights over alleged Sunshine Law violation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of Wood Heights over alleged Sunshine Law violations.
The...
Missouri Supreme Court rules those unable to pay jail debts cannot be sent back...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a unanimous decision, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled courts cannot threaten people with additional prison time who are unable...
Missouri officials celebrate Sunshine Week by highlighting transparency efforts
With Sunshine Week underway, Missouri officials are raising awareness by emphasizing transparency within the state government and offering citizens education on Sunshine Laws.
House...
Gregory presents vehicle hijacking bill in committee
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s Attorney General has partnered with a St. Louis lawmaker to help give “prosecutors the tools they need” to fight...
Ashcroft closes investigation into Hawley, says no probable cause law was violated
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — An investigation into Missouri's preceding Attorney General has been closed without a statement of probable cause being issued.
On Thursday, Secretary of...
Schmitt names coordinator of Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri's Attorney General has appointed a former trial judge and treatment court administrator to lead the effort to eliminate the backlog...
Judge denies injunction to Planned Parenthood
Missouri pro-life advocates won another victory on Friday when a federal judge again denied a nonprofit health care facility's request to resume abortions services.
Federal...
AG Schmitt, Senator Onder, and Representative Gregory Announce Statute to Fight Carjackings in Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, State Senator Bob Onder, and State Representative David Gregory announced in a press conference...
AG Schmitt and U.S. Attorney Garrison Announce Expansion of Safer Streets Initiative to Kansas...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison announced an expansion of Schmitt’s Safer Streets Initiative to...
