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A Missouri judge has upheld the constitutionality of the state's Senate districts in a case that provided the first legal test of revised redistricting criteria approved by voters.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has upheld the constitutionality of the state's Senate districts in a case that provided the first legal test of rev

The state Senate district map is constitutional despite splits to political subdivisions, Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem ruled Tuesday.

A Missouri judge has upheld the constitutionality of the state's Senate districts.

Attorney Chuck Hatfield said Wednesday that he would like to appeal to the state Supreme Court, if his clients are willing.

The decision means the lines for five districts will remain unchanged as candidates look ahead to 2024 elections.

Judge Jon Beetem listened arguments Monday in a challenge to ballot language and cost estimates for proposed Missouri abortion initiatives.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s Supreme Court will once again determine whether the state has the authority to restrict public funds from going to Planned Parenthood, after the attorney general

Two court cases challenging the ballot language summary and fiscal note summary of 11 abortion ballot initiatives will be heard on Monday.

Missouris Supreme Court will once again determine whether the state has the authority to restrict public funds from going to Planned Parenthood, after the attorney general formally filed its appeal last week of a December ruling that deemed the effort unconstitutional.