JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that could overturn the ability of political donors to make unlimited contributions to candidates. Earlier this year, a lower court rejected an attempt from a failed state representative candidate – James Trout of Webster Groves – to have the unlimited contributions language […]

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Missouri Supreme Court Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. is a leading candidate for an open federal judge spot. Missouri Supreme Court Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. is a candidate for a federal judgeship. Cape Girardeau County Prosecutor Morley Swingle confirmed that federal agents spoke with him Tuesday in southeastern Missouri as part of a background check for […]

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“This is yet another example of judicial activism, where a court’s action oversteps the bounds of prudent Constitutional interpretation. This reckless decision could force cities and school districts to raise taxes and subject Missourians to the threat of strikes by critical public sector employees. Public sector employees are different than all other employees, and taxpayers […]

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    Sources tell MOPNS that another name being bandied about in Jeff City for the high court is term limited, President Pro Tem Mike Gibbons. This follows on the heels of the speculation we reported recently that Gibbons is searching for a graceful exit from the Attorney General’s race.

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By Rob Luke JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Governor Matt Blunt can finally break a 15-year Republican drought on the state’s Supreme Court. But after a five-judge string of Democratic appointments, the best the governor can hope for is to alter its balance rather than tip it. Friday’s announced retirement of Justice Ronnie White from the […]

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The Missouri Supreme Court plans to hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case that pits three Clayton property owners against Centene Corp.‘s use of eminent domain in Clayton, Mo. Centene planned to begin construction on the $210 million office and retail complex project this summer. The three Clayton property owners — David Danforth, Dan Sheehan […]

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Tipsters tell MOPNS that two names have emerged in the last few hours as potential candidates for White’s vacated seat. The two names – Gerald R. Reynolds, Chairman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, of Kansas City and Brenda Talent, wife of former Senator Talent and current Tax Attorney, have consistently found their […]

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The Missouri Political News Service broke the story last week that Judge Ronnie White would be retiring from the bench soon. In the Post article, White says he’s “made no decisions” and that he plans to “spend the next month” exploring his options. We also reported that Judge White will be a partner in the […]

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A 2005 abortion law was upheld by the state Supreme Court today. The law prohibits adults from “intentionally causing, aiding or assisting a minor with an abortion without written consent from that minor’s parents or guardians, or court approval.” The law, which was signed in by Matt Blunt, was challenged by the Missouri Religious Coalition For Choice (what happened […]

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