Cellphone Tracking Devices Coming Under Scrutiny In Eight States, Including Missouri

Hartford, Conn. (AP) – Law enforcement cellphone tracking devices are coming under scrutiny in at least eight states, with lawmakers introducing proposals ranging from warrant requirements to an outright ban. Legislators are citing privacy and constitutional concerns, including Fourth Amendment search and seizure violations. The eight states include California, Connecticut, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New…

Missouri Senate advances right to work

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican-led Senate is advancing a right-to-work bill to ban mandatory union fees. Senators voted 21-12 to give the bill initial approval Wednesday. It needs another vote to move to the House, which has already passed an almost-identical bill. Three Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the proposal. Right to…