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Attorney General secures removal of corrupt St. Louis Sheriff

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a judge has handed down the decision that Alfred Montgomery is to be immediately and completely removed from the position of Sheriff and that the costs of the suit are to be taxed to Montgomery. “Corruption in public office must not be tolerated. The […]

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Attorney General Hanaway secures nearly $150 Million settlement with Mercedes-Benz over emissions fraud

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG for violating states’ laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling, and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards.

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All incumbent Ste. Genevieve aldermen have now filed for re-election

STE. GENEVIEVE – All four incumbent members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen whose terms expire in 2026 have now filed for re-election April 7th.   City Hall announced Friday that First Ward Alderman Patrick Fahey had completed all the election filing requirements to be placed on the ballot.   Previously filing were: Robert

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David Friess District Office will close for the holidays

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced his District office will be closed December 22 through January 5 for the holidays!     During this period, please email friess@ilhousegop.org for assistance, and his staff will respond as soon as they return.   Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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December 15 Perry County Commission meeting minutes released

PERRYVILLE – The minutes of the December 15 meeting of the Perry County Commissino meeting have been released   PERRY COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES   Monday, December 15, 2025   Now on the 15th day of December, the Perry County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer 1 st Commissioner Jay Wengert District 2 nd District

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Don’t want a DUI? Sleigh the holidays with a sober ride so you won’t spend time behind bars

SPRINGFIELD – This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies are joining forces for the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The effort reminds the public that law enforcement will adopt a zero-tolerance approach, focusing not only impaired drivers but also seat belt

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Justice Dept announces results of Operation Relentless Justice

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. The nationwide crackdown resulted in over 205 child victims being located and the arrests of over 293 child sexual abuse offenders. The coordinated effort was executed over the course of

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger marks first year in office with release of 2025 Year in Review

JEFFERSON CITY – Senior protection emerged as a major focus of the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in 2025. As Missouri’s statutory advocate for seniors, Lt. Governor Wasinger led statewide efforts to improve accountability in long-term care facilities. His office hosted a statewide “Protect Our Seniors” Tour, bringing together families, legal experts, local officials, and representatives of

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