Institute for Justice

The Phelps County Sheriff's Department has built a new jail in Rolla, Missouri, at least partially paid for with money seized through a civil asset forfeiture program.

For Phelps County, Seizing Suspects' Assets Is 'Like Pennies From Heaven'

William H. Freivogel

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Missouri police have spent money acquired through civil asset forfeiture on expenses including renovated jails, new police cars, exercise equipment, courtrooms, military equipment and helicopter equipment.

Government, Politics & Issues

No Drugs, No Crime And Just Pennies For School: How Police Use Civil Asset Forfeiture

William H. Freivogel

This story is part of a collaborative-reporting initiative supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. All stories can be found here:…

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, north city

Economy & Business

Residents ask NGA to drop north St. Louis site

Maria Altman

A group of residents is asking the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to cross north St. Louis off of a list of four sites the agency is considering…

Government, Politics & Issues

Hair Braiders Sue Over Missouri's Licensing Requirement

Rachel Lippmann

Updated with comment from plaintiffs, copy of legal complaint. Updated at 1:35 p.m. to correct spelling of Tameka Stigers' last name. Updated at 2:25 p.m.…