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Missouri Supreme Court denies appeal in Hailey Owens murder case

The Missouri Supreme Court denied the appeal of Craig Wood, who was sentenced to death for kidnapping, raping, and murdering 10-year-old Hailey Owens in 2014. The court's ruling, released on Tuesday, upheld Wood's death sentence after a jury could not agree on his punishment in 2018. The case led to legislative changes, including Hailey’s Law, which streamlined the alert process for missing child cases.

Missouri governor proposes elimination of state income tax at State of the State | State News | komu.com

In his second State of the State address, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe proposed a gradual elimination of the state income tax, asking the Missouri General Assembly to pass a joint resolution for voters' approval. Republicans support the measure, citing potential economic benefits, while Democrats, including Rep. Ashley Aune, oppose it, warning of potential increases in sales taxes and budget cuts.

Missouri Supreme Court upholds state’s gender-affirming care restrictions • Missouri Independent

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upheld a state law banning minors from accessing gender-affirming care, including cross-sex hormones, puberty blockers, and gender transition surgeries. The court ruled that the law does not infringe on a fundamental right and is therefore subject to rational-basis review. The decision aligns with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that allow lawmakers broad discretion in areas with medical and scientific uncertainty.