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Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang previously struck down a number of “targeted regulation of abortion provider” statutes, but left state licensing requirements in place. Planned Parenthood argued the state licensing rules were an obstacle to providing abortions in Missouri.
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Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 in November 2024, enshrining the right to an abortion. The procedure still isn't available in the state, as a judge considers Planned Parenthood's lawsuit to strike down several abortion restrictions in state law.
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After Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 in November, enshrining the right to an abortion, Planned Parenthood sued to strike down several abortion restrictions in state law. A judge on Friday blocked some but not all of the restrictions.
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In Boone County, voter turnout was 67.64% according to the Boone County Clerk’s Office.
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Election night marked the end of Osete’s 10-month run for circuit judge in District 3 for the 13th Circuit.
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The amendment calls for a 10% sales tax on all collected gambling revenue to be directed toward funding education and the compulsive gambling fund.
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Both Boone County District I and District II commissioners held onto their seats after polls closed in the Nov. 5 election.
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Stephen Webber will be the next senator to represent Missouri District 19 after beating Republican James Coyne.
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Democratic incumbent Jenna Redel won reelection as Boone County treasurer against Republican challenger Dustin Stanton. She was first elected to the office in 2022.
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Voters largely defended the seats of the Republican-controlled legislature throughout the region.