Quorum Court

A proposed zoning ordinance has sparked a heated debate over the future of Washington County’s rural lands. While County Judge Patrick Deakins argues it will streamline development, some residents fear it could forever alter their way of life. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

Local elections matter, you've heard us say it before. But did you know that just a few dozen votes can decide how your county spends their money? On today's episode, we explain county judges, justices of the peace, and quorum court.

In front of nearly a hundred embattled pro-choice and anti-abortion constituents, a committee of the Washington County Quorum Court met Monday evening to…

Members of the Benton County Quorum Court have agreed to form a seven-person subcommittee to discuss using a million dollars of a $3.8 million CARES Act…

Washington County justices of the peace remain divided on the best ways to use a $4.5 million reimbursement from the first round of federal CARES Act…

An ordinance that places limitations on how justices of the peace can bring items before the Quorum Court is heading to the full Washington County Quorum…

During their regular meeting Thursday, the majority of the Washington County justices of the peace voted against an ordinance that would put a portion of…

After several weeks of urging the Washington County Quorum Court to act on a $4.5 million reimbursement from the federal government, the justices of the…

As the Washington County Quorum Court met to discuss its budget for 2021, two other issues were raised: the county's plans for a $4.5 million…