Is the Missouri House violating transparency requirements? Appeals court will decide
Missouri lawmakers are subject to the Sunshine Law. But a lawsuit alleges a House rule on records is unconstitutional.
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Missouri lawmakers are subject to the Sunshine Law. But a lawsuit alleges a House rule on records is unconstitutional.
Lawmakers adopted the rule after voters approved a constitutional amendment called Clean Missouri that made the General Assembly subject to the Missouri Sunshine Law.
Chuck Hatfield, attorney for Torch and Warrenton Oil, said the decision will be appealed.
Less than 24 hours before the start of a trial to decide if slot machines that offer cash prizes are illegal, the judge dismissed the case.
Less than 24 hours before the start of a trial to decide if slot machines that offer cash prizes are illegal, the judge dismissed the case.