House Speaker Dean Plocher did not join 75 Republican legislators in an amicus brief defending State Treasurer Vivek Malek's administration of a state-funded scholarship program. The legal filing supports Malek in a lawsuit questioning his eligibility to oversee the program.
House Speaker Dean Plocher notably withheld his name from an amicus brief supporting Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek. The brief, signed by 75 Republican legislators, defends Malek's oversight of a state-funded scholarship program.
This legal action addresses a lawsuit that challenges Malek's qualifications to manage the voucher program. The amicus brief specifically argues in favor of Malek's eligibility for this role.
Plocher's absence from the legal filing indicates a divergence from a significant number of his legislative colleagues on this issue. The lawsuit centers on the proper administration of state education funds. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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