Missouri Coalition Tackles State’s Rising Prison Population

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A multidisciplinary coalition of Missouri professionals has launched a data-driven prison reform initiative, aiming to curb rising imprisonment rates. The coalition is implementing portions of the Justice Reinestment Initiative in three of the state’s counties to prioritize an investment in mental health treatment and other social services, according to the Columbia…

Ashcroft to Review Hawley Over Alleged Misuse of Resources

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) – Missouri’s secretary of state is investigating fellow Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley over allegations that he used public funds to bolster his successful U.S. Senate bid. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s deputy general counsel confirmed the investigation in a Thursday letter . The investigation is in response to a complaint…