Kansas
Raid on small-town Kansas newspaper draws global attention, condemnation, ominous letter from attorneyMarion, Kansas officials employed “Hitler tactics” in raiding the local newspaper as if it were “a drug cartel or a street gang,” the publisher’s lawyer… Read More
Kansas
‘Totally unreasonable’: Police raid on Marion County newspaper raises First and Fourth Amendment concerns(The Sentinel) — The Aug. 11 raid on the newsroom of the Marion County Record and its publisher’s home and confiscation of computers, cell phones and other equipment is… Read More
Law Enforcement
Minneapolis police, city said to have pattern of violating U.S. Constitution(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice has found the Minneapolis Police Department and the city of Minneapolis engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct in violation… Read More
Second Amendment
California governor proposes gun-control amendment to U.S. Constitution(The Center Square) – Gun deaths in California are among the lowest in the nation with 9 per 100,000 people – compared to 16 deaths per 100,000 nationally. That’s… Read More
Public Education
Charges dropped against student arrested after handing out Constitutions on Arizona campus(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The state of Arizona dropped all charges against a former Arizona State University (ASU) student who was convicted of trespassing after handing out pocket Constitutions… Read More
Courts, Culture
Church daycare is suing California for mandating ‘sexual orthodoxy’ in violation of the ConstitutionA California church and daycare is suing the state for alleged religious discrimination and violating the Constitution. For over 20 years, Church of Compassion and its Dayspring Christian Learning Center… Read More
Illinois, Second Amendment
Judge declares Illinois’ gun ban unconstitutional(The Center Square) – A Macon County judge has declared Illinois’ gun ban and registry unconstitutional, setting up a direct appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. The move means the… Read More
Missouri, Second Amendment
Two dozen AGs sue Biden’s ATF for taxing, registering pistol braces(The Center Square) – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 24 other attorneys general in suing the Biden administration for its rule outlawing pistol braces. The regulation will… Read More
Government
School choice advocates launch campaign to amend Oregon ConstitutionA grassroots campaign in Oregon is collecting signatures to get two school choice constitutional amendments on the ballot. Although lawmakers in many states are working to implement school choice through… Read More
Missouri Legislature, Uncategorized
Legislation requiring 60% of votes to change Missouri Constitution draws praise, criticism(The Center Square) – A resolution creating a steeper challenge to change Missouri’s Constitution was panned by Democrats as limiting the voice of the voter on Thursday, while Republicans… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Lawsuit alleges Alaska program allowing students to purchase materials for certain courses unconstitutional despite reported benefitsA new lawsuit alleges Alaska’s state-funded correspondence study program is unconstitutional because it allows families to purchase private services and materials, including private school materials. The lawsuit opposes… Read More
Public Education
‘We don’t sue enough of our public schools,’ says education reform expertPublic education all over America is failing, including in California with its poor test scores and the worst literacy rate in the nation. A proposed constitutional initiative… Read More
State Government
Missouri celebrates the 202nd anniversary of their first constitution202 years ago, the first constitution of Missouri was signed on July 19, 1820. At the time that the constitution was signed, Missouri had not yet gained statehood. The territory… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court affirms right of Americans to arm themselves away from homeThe U.S. Supreme Court has once again reaffirmed the constitutional right of Americans to arm themselves – striking down a New York law Thursday that essentially forced handgun… Read More
Politics
New gun bill, drafted in private and ‘dumped’ in senators’ laps, restricts gun rights but not criminals, Hawley saysThe gun bill now before the U.S. Senate is hastily written, hardly read and threatens the rights of legal gun owners and buyers, says Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. Read More
Opinion
COLUMN: What’s ahead for Missouri and Kansas if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how it differs from what you’re hearing and seeingRegardless of our stances on abortion, they at least ought to be based on truth. But truth is often in short supply – especially now, in the hysteria following the… Read More
State Government
‘Build Our Bench’ initiative gets three conservatives elected to school boards, says there’s more work to be doneKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Three conservative candidates in Kansas City’s Northland were elected to school boards earlier this month, much to the credit of a city councilwoman’s mission… Read More
State Government
Army veteran Aaron McMullen running for state representative on pro-military, pro-freedom platformINDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Jackson County native and U.S. Army veteran Aaron McMullen is running for state representative for Missouri’s new 20th House District on a pro-military and pro-freedom… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Sophomore wins medals in local Constitution contests, now headed to state competitionLICKING, Mo. – Licking High School Sophomore Sami Hall has qualified for the state American Legion Oratorical Contest about the U.S. Constitution. The tournament features an… Read More
State Government
Constitutional amendment would cap Missouri income tax at 5.9%(The Center Square) – Missourians’ state income tax might be capped at a slightly higher percentage than the current rate under a plan in the legislature. House… Read More