Jon Beetem

The judge asked for more specifics regarding the plaintiffs' claims, giving them 30 days to replead the case. The bill in question received pushback, including on the new photo ID requirement and changes made regarding voter registration.

Attorneys for three women trying to sign up for the health care program say they will appeal Cole County Judge Jon Beetem's ruling.

Cole County case could be decided before July 1 start date set by Missouri constitution.

On Wednesday’s "St. Louis on the Air," Tony Rothert, litigation director of the ACLU of Missouri, discussed the legal victory his agency notched on behalf of No Bans on Choice and the impact it could have on other groups seeking to referendum the Legislature's actions.

A Cole County judge has upheld a ballot summary prepared by Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) for a proposed constitutional amendment that…

A Missouri judge has struck down the State Auditor's authority to prepare financial estimates for ballot initiatives.The ruling by Cole County Circuit…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: July 3, 2008 - A Missouri judge refused on Wednesday to stop the state from spending $21 million for…