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Missouri Senate Considers Bill to Increase Juror Pay: Proposed Changes Could Benefit Jurors

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Jefferson City, Missouri – The Missouri state Senate is currently considering a bill that aims to reform the compensation system for jurors in the state. Under the current law, jurors are paid a meager seven cents per mile for travel between their residence and the courthouse. However, Senator Curtis Trent, a Republican from Springfield, is proposing a significant increase in the juror mileage payment to 65-and-a-half cents per mile. Trent asserts that the existing law allows for various forms of compensation, presenting an opportunity for change. Trent highlights one option outlined by the law, which … Read more

Chicago Appeals Judge’s Ruling on Real Estate Transfer Tax Increase for Homelessness Funding

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Chicago, Illinois – The city of Chicago is preparing to challenge a recent ruling by Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Burke that struck down a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to increase the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales. The mayor’s plan aimed to generate $100 million annually in revenue to combat homelessness. Following the judge’s declaration that the binding referendum on the tax increase was invalid, the city swiftly filed a motion requesting a stay on the ruling while it appeals. In its motion, the city argues that there is a substantial case … Read more

Midland County Residents Embrace Opportunity to Seek Justice Against Insulin Price Increase

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MIDLAND, Michigan — Midland County in Michigan has been given the opportunity to participate in a lawsuit aimed at combatting the skyrocketing prices of insulin. The county has been extended an invitation to join the legal action against pharmaceutical companies that allegedly engaged in price-fixing tactics for the life-saving drug. Insulin, a hormone used by individuals with diabetes to regulate their blood sugar levels, has seen a consistent increase in price over the years, making it unaffordable for many patients. As a result, some individuals have had to ration their insulin or forego proper treatment … Read more

Missouri Chief Justice Calls for Urgent Increase in Juror Pay: State Representative Rudy Veit Supports Proposal

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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri – The chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court is calling for an increase in juror pay, citing embarrassment among judges in the state when disclosing the current rate. Chief Justice Mary Russell made the plea during the 2024 State of the Judiciary address held in Jefferson City. She emphasized that Missouri’s statutory minimum for juror pay has remained unchanged since 1989, at just $6 per day plus seven cents per mile for travel expenses. State Representative Rudy Veit, the vice chair of the Missouri House Judiciary Committee, is backing the chief … Read more