Mike Ferguson in the Morning 04-19-24

The Ethical Society of Police in St. Louis endorses Jay Ashcroft in the Missouri governor's race.

Pro-Hamas demonstrations continued at Columbia University in New York City with arrests and school suspensions as the NYPD shuts down the protesters' "encampment." More on the story here: https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/04/19/anti-israel-protests-return-to-columbia-university-vow-to-hold-this-line-n2173032

Saturday is 4/20! We discuss the changes in attitude regarding marijuana over the years.

Camellia Peterson from Americans For Prosperity-MO talks about the Missouri Legislature passing the school choice bill and other legislative issues.

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MORNING NEWS DUMP:

Daniel Riley was convicted last month of multiple charges related to the car crash in downtown St. Louis that cost Janae Edmondson her legs. He was sentenced yesterday to 18 years and 9 months in state prison. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/04/18/daniel-riley-sentencing-set-this-afternoon/

Israel launched "limited" airstrikes against Iran overnight. 

Pro-Hamas demonstrations continued at Columbia University in New York City with arrests and school suspensions. More on the story here: https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/04/19/anti-israel-protests-return-to-columbia-university-vow-to-hold-this-line-n2173032

Missouri's school choice expansion bill is headed to the Governor's desk.

Cardinals (now 9-10) had the day off yesterday. They open up a weekend series with the Brewers (11-6) at Busch Stadium tonight at 7:15pm.  

Battlehawks host the Memphis Showboats on Saturday at The Dome at 11:30am. TV coverage on ABC30.

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