Judge says Missouri House lacked authority to dock Wiley Price’s pay after 2021 censure

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 890

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A Cole County judge has ordered Missouri officials to repay former state Rep. Wiley Price more than $22,000, ruling the House lacked lawful authority to enforce a financial penalty imposed as part of his 2021 censure.

In a judgment last week, Circuit Judge Brian Stumpe found Price was entitled to recover the full $22,492.25 withheld from his legislative pay and permanently barred state officials from making any further deductions tied to the House ethics …

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