A Cole County Circuit Court Judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block an initiative petition to legalize recreational marijuana from appearing on the November ballot.
BOONE COUNTY â The Boone County Muleskinners and the Boone County Pachyderm Club will host an educational event called Show Me The Vote, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
David Lile from KFRU will moderate the event. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, state Elections Co-Director Chrissy Peters, Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon and Cooper County Clerk Sarah Herman will attend as panelists.
The focus of the forum is to educate and inform the public about voting processes, equipment and regulations. It will mainly be conducted in a Q&A format.
âIt has been rare for Democrats and Republicans to work together these days. I hope this event to be a start for this continues to happen,â Scott Cristal of the Muleskinners, a Democratic club, said. âCome with questions and curiosity. It will be very informative.â