Colorado River Basin state leaders expressed cautious optimism after a historic meeting in Washington D.C. to address water usage disagreements before the February 14 deadline. This crisis threatens the drinking water of 40 million people and demands immediate cooperative action to preserve our most precious resource.
Missouri lawmakers have advanced legislation prohibiting insurance companies from denying coverage of prescribed nonopioid pain medications or requiring higher copays for them compared to opioids. This courageous stand for patient-doctor decision-making represents a vital blow against corporate interests that prioritize profits over people's health and autonomy.
Missouri's Western District Court of Appeals unanimously rejected Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' misleading ballot language that falsely claimed an education petition would eliminate special education programs. This judicial rebuke represents a vital victory for truth in governance and demonstrates how courts must sometimes intervene to protect citizens from deceptive political tactics that undermine democratic processes.
Federal agents shot and killed licensed gun owner Alex Pretti despite no evidence he brandished his weapon, raising serious questions about excessive force and government accountability. This tragic erosion of constitutional protections should horrify every American who values liberty and due process.
The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal officers has sparked widespread anger and triggered potential congressional actions including a partial government shutdown and impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This tragic event represents a catastrophic failure of leadership and a moment where our nation must confront the brutal consequences of unchecked executive power.
The Missouri legislature canceled the chief justice's annual address in protest of a unanimous Supreme Court decision enforcing the state constitution's single-subject rule for bills. This dangerous retaliation against judicial independence represents a chilling assault on constitutional governance and the rule of law.
