To wear or not to wear? Here s what some people had to say about Reeves mask repeal Gabriela Szymanowska, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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Gov. Tate Reeves executive order repealing his previous mask mandate went into effect Wednesday and many people believe it s too soon for such a move.
Those who are for the mask mandate being lifted are supportive of people having the individual choice of wearing a mask, while also looking forward to a return of some normalcy.
Mary Fox, 50, of Kosciusko, agreed with the governor s order, but said if someone has health problems they probably should continue to wear masks.
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Parson’s budget proposal aims to reduce Missouri Public Defender System wait list
A Missouri court has ruled that putting individuals on a waiting list to get public defender services violates state and federal law. Gov. Mike Parson’s state budget proposal aims to reduce the line of people waiting for these services. The system has nearly 400 lawyers handling about 90,000 cases annually.
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During a House Budget Committee hearing, Missouri Public Defender System Director Mary Fox said the governor’s proposal asks for $1.1 million to hire 16 additional attorneys.
Missouri judge says public defender waitlist unfair
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A Missouri judge says the wait time for some poor defendants to get legal help is unconstitutional.
Circuit Judge Will Hickle in an order said a group of poor defendants likely will succeed in a class-action lawsuit against the state.
The defendants attorneys say some waited in jail for months before getting public defenders.
Missouri public defenders have been overwhelmed for years, prompting a waiting list for state-paid legal help.
But Director Mary Fox says she s hopeful state lawmakers will increase the office s budget to reduce wait times.
Hickle is delaying a final ruling to give lawmakers time to act.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A Missouri judge says the wait time for some poor defendants to get legal help is unconstitutional. Circuit Judge Will Hickle in an order said a group of poor defendants likely will succeed in a class-action lawsuit against the state. The defendants attorneys say some waited in jail for months before getting public defenders. Missouri public defenders have been overwhelmed for years, prompting a waiting list for state-paid legal help. But Director Mary Fox says she s hopeful state lawmakers will increase the office s budget to reduce wait times. Hickle is delaying a final ruling to give lawmakers time to act.