Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for The Lion based in St. Louis.

Government
Missouri lawmakers push to sever supply chain reliance on China, India

A Missouri legislative committee advanced a bill designed to end America’s reliance on foreign adversaries for critical medicines and minerals. Sen. Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall, is sponsoring the bill to offer millions of dollars in… Read More

May 8, 2026
Courts
Beleaguered former St. Louis sheriff claims political targeting, asks judge to dismiss federal charges

An ousted St. Louis city sheriff is asking a federal judge to toss the federal charges against him. Lawyers for former St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery filed a… Read More

May 7, 2026
Government
Illinois pro-lifers claim victory as abortion amendment misses ballot deadline 

A rumored constitutional amendment enshrining abortion access and sex-change procedures into state law won’t appear on the fall ballot in Illinois this year. The Sunday deadline passed for lawmakers… Read More

May 5, 2026
Government
New Missouri law tackles school antisemitism while safeguarding free speech

A bill aimed at fighting antisemitism in schools is officially Missouri law. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation last week setting statewide standards to identify and penalize antisemitic conduct. The rules apply to… Read More

April 29, 2026
Government
Sen. Hawley demands hearing after 3rd assassination attempt on Trump

A Missouri U.S. senator is calling for a congressional hearing following a third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump over the weekend. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley sent a letter urging… Read More

April 28, 2026