Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jan 29, 2026
Emily Omohundro vs. Denny Hoskins, Missouri Secretary of State, et al.
Emily Omohundro appealed the trial court's approval of a summary statement for an initiative petition seeking to prevent public funds from benefiting nonpublic schools. The appellate court found the summary statement insufficient and unfair because it misleadingly suggested the elimination of aid for disabled students, failed to account for both direct and indirect aid, and incorrectly stated the initiative would "eliminate existing programs." The court reversed the trial court's judgment and certified an alternative summary statement to the Secretary of State.