The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association has a new president. Husch Blackwell LLP partner Ginger Gooch takes the reins during the 44th annual passing of the gavel Jan. 20 at Hickory Hills Country Club. After dinner, SMBA members recognized the service of outgoing President Robert Palmer, above, of The Law Offices of PalmerOliver PC.

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Surrounded by a mix of lawmakers, businesspeople and union representatives on Feb. 6, Gov. Eric Greitens ceremonially signs right-to-work legislation at a vacant warehouse in Springfield. Above, protestors oppose the controversial law outside of the shuttered Amelex plant, 445 S. Ingram Mill Road.

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Surrounded by a mix of lawmakers, businesspeople and union representatives on Feb. 6, Gov. Eric Greitens, above, ceremonially signs right-to-work legislation at a vacant warehouse in Springfield. Protestors opposed the controversial law outside of the shuttered Amelex plant, 445 S. Ingram Mill Road.

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Speaking at DoubleTree Hotel on Feb. 8, Save R-12 Schools Committee Chairman Virgil Hill outlines the group’s opposition to Springfield Public Schools’ $189 million bond issue slated for the April ballot. The group says facilities expansions do not necessarily correlate to greater education for students.

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