/tags/jon-beetem Jon Beetem en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:22:07 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-25/missouris-law-requiring-a-photo-id-to-vote-upheld-in-court-ruling State lawmakers passed legislation in 2022 that established a photo ID requirement at the polls. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:22:07 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-25/missouris-law-requiring-a-photo-id-to-vote-upheld-in-court-ruling Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-09-25/missouri-judge-rejects-secretary-of-states-problematic-language-for-abortion-ballot-issues Circuit Judge Jon Beetem wrote that the summaries crafted by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft were "argumentative" or unfairly biased against the abortion rights ballot initiatives, and ignored their protections for contraceptives.. Beetem rewrote each of the six ballot summaries himself. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:24:10 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-25/missouri-judge-rejects-secretary-of-states-problematic-language-for-abortion-ballot-issues Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-09-11/proposed-amendments-legalizing-abortion-in-missouri-again-in-court-over-wording-cost A series of proposed amendments to Missouri's constitution seeking to legalize abortion is back in court, this time over the ballot language proposed by the secretary of state and expected costs. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:58:12 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-11/proposed-amendments-legalizing-abortion-in-missouri-again-in-court-over-wording-cost Sarah Kellogg /law-order/2023-07-20/missouri-supreme-court-rejects-attorney-generals-push-to-inflate-cost-of-abortion-rights-amendment The unanimous verdict was scathing in its assessment of Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who refused to sign off on the work of Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The court concluded that nothing in state law “gives the attorney general authority to question the auditor’s assessment of the fiscal impact of a proposed petition.” Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:10:07 GMT /law-order/2023-07-20/missouri-supreme-court-rejects-attorney-generals-push-to-inflate-cost-of-abortion-rights-amendment Jason Hancock /law-order/2023-06-07/judge-hears-arguments-over-missouri-ag-push-to-inflate-cost-of-abortion-ballot-petition Proponents of an initiative petition seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution have been unable to begin collecting signatures because of a showdown between the attorney general and state auditor. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:47:42 GMT /law-order/2023-06-07/judge-hears-arguments-over-missouri-ag-push-to-inflate-cost-of-abortion-ballot-petition Jason Hancock /government-politics-issues/2022-10-13/circuit-court-judge-dismisses-challenge-to-missouri-voter-photo-id 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. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:01:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-10-13/circuit-court-judge-dismisses-challenge-to-missouri-voter-photo-id Sarah Kellogg /2021-06-23/court-rejects-effort-to-revive-missouri-medicaid-expansion-but-legal-fight-just-beginning Attorneys for three women trying to sign up for the health care program say they will appeal Cole County Judge Jon Beetem's ruling. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:35:47 GMT /2021-06-23/court-rejects-effort-to-revive-missouri-medicaid-expansion-but-legal-fight-just-beginning Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2021-05-27/judge-sets-trial-date-for-lawsuit-over-missouri-medicaid-expansion Cole County case could be decided before July 1 start date set by Missouri constitution. Thu, 27 May 2021 12:33:10 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-05-27/judge-sets-trial-date-for-lawsuit-over-missouri-medicaid-expansion Rudi Keller /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-12-08/wednesday-how-a-missouri-court-ruling-could-clear-the-way-for-more-referendums 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. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:35:52 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-12-08/wednesday-how-a-missouri-court-ruling-could-clear-the-way-for-more-referendums Sarah Fenske /politics-issues/2012-09-10/judge-upholds-ballot-summary-for-mo-court-measure A Cole County judge has upheld a ballot summary prepared by Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) for a proposed constitutional amendment that… Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:36:58 GMT /politics-issues/2012-09-10/judge-upholds-ballot-summary-for-mo-court-measure Marshall Griffin