Bailey's departure as attorney general provides an opportunity for Gov. Mike Kehoe to fill his first statewide office vacancy. He's scheduled to announce Bailey's replacement Tuesday morning.

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to take up Attorney General Andrew Bailey's request to reinstate restrictions on abortion in the state, ordering him to turn to a state appeals court instead.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the launch of "Operation Robocall Roundup." The operation is a nationwide effort to crack down on illegal callers, according to a Monday news release from Bailey's office. Bailey's operation focuses on 37 telecommunications companies.