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He wanted his father’s killer to be executed. Until his wish was granted

Does the death penalty – ‘a life for a life’ – really help victims’ families achieve closure? A new documentary finds out

The Guardian - US

Missouri Republicans disown Ku Klux Klan-linked candidate for governor

Darrell Leon McClanahan, who reportedly acknowledged he was ‘honorary’ member of Ku Klux Klan, filed for race as a Republican

The Guardian - US

Capitol Lens: Sen. Jean Carnahan, 1933-2024 - Roll Call

Sen. Jean Carnahan, a Missouri Democrat who was the first woman to represent the state in the Senate, died Tuesday at age 90.

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Democrats hope to emulate Ohio ballot-measure plan to protect abortion rights

Democrats and abortion rights supporters show enthusiasm for ballot initiatives – but organizers are already meeting interference

The Guardian - US

Jordan rejects US request to release ex-Jordanian official accused of plot against king

Jordan rejected a U.S. request to release a former top Jordanian official imprisoned in an alleged plot against the Western-allied monarchy in September, the official's lawyer and family say

The Independent UK

S&P eliminates ESG scores from credit ratings

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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‘We had no money.’ In MO governor’s race, candidates highlight their childhood challenges

After Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade launched her Democratic campaign for governor this week by emphasizing a humble early life that included becoming the first person in her family to graduate high school, Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe took to social media to highlight his own upbringing by a…

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GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections

Ohio has joined a growing number of Republican-led states moving to restrict citizens’ ability to bypass lawmakers through ballot initiatives

The Independent UK

Jay Ashcroft says fellow Republicans have ‘failed to deliver,’ launches bid for Missouri governor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced his long-expected run for governor on Thursday, asserting Missouri Republicans had “failed to deliver” on conservative policies, falling behind other red states.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Man gouged step-dad's eyes after being told football 'just a game' following team's loss

After the football game ended with Liverpool losing 1-0, an argument between John Ashcroft and Anthony Griffin began, during which Mr Ashcroft said “it is just a game”

Daily Mirror

Drunk Liverpool fan gouged man's eyes after being told football 'is just a game' following Champions League loss

Anthony Griffin punched him victim in the head and gouged his eyes, a court heard

Manchester Evening News

Man gouged dad's eyes after being told football 'just a game'

Anthony Griffin attacked his ex-girlfriend's step father after watching the game

Liverpool Echo

The race for Missouri governor emerges from shadows. Who are the likely candidates?

The first ballots won’t be cast for 20 months, but the Missouri Republican race for governor is rapidly emerging from the shadows.

Tribune News Service

Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft, expected to run for governor, opposes same-sex marriage measure

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — One of the leading candidates for governor in the 2024 election is making same-sex marriage an early issue in his campaign.

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Ranked-choice voting initiative will not appear on the ballot in Missouri

On August 9, Secretary of State John Ashcroft (R) announced that a top-four ranked-choice voting initiative will not make the Missouri general election ballot due to an insufficient number of valid signatures submitted.

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