Ozark MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri has filed a lawsuit on behalf of an Ozark, Mo., fire department captain seeking spousal benefits for same-sex couples.

OZARK, Mo. — A prominent Springfield, Mo., attorney has penned a letter praising a local fire department for denying health benefits to a gay firefighter’s wife, saying he is tired of attempts “to cram homosexuality and lesbians down our throats.” Dee Wampler sent the letter to several individuals regarding the debate of health benefits within the Ozark Fire Department…

OZARK, Mo. — A southwest Missouri fire department that was considering extending benefits to an employee who is in a same-sex marriage has been told that the state constitution won’t allow it. Last week, the Ozark Fire Department’s board appeared ready to change its policy so that it could offer the benefits to Capt. Andi Mooneyham, whose out-of-state …