By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning,
Suppose a county sheriff is accused of misconduct. Who should decide whether to seek that sheriff’s removal: a local prosecutor or Missouri’s attorney general?
It’s a question buried inside Amendment 8, a ballot measure promoted as protection against government overreach. But its origins reveal a wider debate over how much authority sheriffs should have — and who should hold them accountable.
Rebecca Rivas examines the unusual coalition behind the proposal and the disagreement it has exposed.
(Jason Hancock/Missouri Independent)
by Rebecca Rivas
Backed by advocates who see sheriffs as a check on government overreach, the proposal would limit who can seek to remove them from office.
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by Kelcie Moseley-Morris and Anna Spoerre
For some young voters, abortion remains a defining issue. But for many others, it ranks behind more immediate economic concerns.
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COMMENTARY
by Krista Barnes
Does Missouri want experienced healthcare professionals to invest their time caring for patients or reconstructing employment records that play no role in patient care.
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