Organizations deliver letters to governor to stop death of Michael Tisius
Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will deliver letters to the governor Tuesday in an effort to stop the execution of Michael Tisius.
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Local libraries feel prepared for Missouri Secretary of State’s rule on ‘obscene’ books
A new state rule allowing parents to challenge which books are appropriate for children went into effect Tuesday.
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Missouri’s members of Congress mum so far on debt ceiling deal
Members of Congress who represent Mid-Missouri have so far been silent on the details of a deal reached over the weekend to avert a U.S. credit default.
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Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County
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Kehoe to prioritize crime prevention in 2024 gubernatorial campaign
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) While Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe kicked off his 2024 campaign for governor Tuesday at the Capitol Bluff Event Center, he announced his focus on crime and working together, and responded to accusations from other candidates. Kehoe previously announced he was running in April 2022. The election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5,
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Attorney general apparently withdraws emergency rule on transgender medical care after lawmakers act
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears to have withdrawn his emergency rule that would place restrictions on gender transitions.
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Missouri AG Bailey talks hospitals, St. Louis circuit attorney, transgender healthcare
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorney General Andrew Bailey took over for now U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt on Jan. 3, and in just under six months, the new top prosecutor of Missouri made several impactful decisions. ABC 17 News sat down with the attorney general to ask about his time in office, and what’s next. Rural
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Missouri legislative session ends without sports betting, open enrollment
As the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate gavel in for their final day of legislative work for the regular 2023 session, some things identified as priorities by leadership still sit in limbo.
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What’s passed and what’s not 24 hours from end of Missouri legislative session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With less than 24 hours until the Missouri Legislature must adjourn for the regular session, several items labeled as priorities by key lawmakers are still in limbo. Lawmakers must stop working at 6 p.m. Friday, under the legislative rules. Distracted driving A distracted driving bill that establishes the Siddens Bening Hands Free
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Governor’s office: ‘Special Session is likely not necessary’ after two anti-transgender bills pass legislature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri legislature sent two bills to the governor’s desk Wednesday that would restrict transgender children. One of the bills would prevent transgender students from participating in women’s sports, and the other would ban gender transition care for minors. Gov. Mike Parson previously said he’d call lawmakers back for a special
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Missouri legislature approves $50 billion state budget
The Missouri House of Representatives began giving final approval to state budget bills Friday morning, with the 6 p.m. deadline looming.
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Senators make progress on state budget after seven-hour filibuster
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several votes are still needed in order for the Missouri Legislature to meet the constitutional deadline for the state budget. With one day until the constitutional deadline for the state budget, State Senators spent seven hours on Thursday filibustering, preventing the budget from moving forward. Just after 7 p.m., Senators ended
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Embattled St. Louis prosecutor resigns amid calls for ouster
Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is resigning effective June 1 amid calls from Republican leaders for her ouster.
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Delay for Missouri AG’s transgender health rules extended to July 24
The hold on an emergency rule to limit medical care for gender transitions imposed by Missouri’s attorney general has been extended again to July 24.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should money to expand I-70 statewide stay in the state budget?
The Missouri Senate wants to expand Interstate 70 from border to border.
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Missouri lawmakers agree to fund I-70 expansion across entire state
The Missouri legislature must pass a budget by 6 p.m. Friday.
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U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt files first bill
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt has filed the first bill of his term — named the ERASER Act.
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State bills address parking near Capitol; Jefferson City Council approves moratorium on unmetered parking zones
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two bills are also making progress in both chambers of the Missouri Legislature as the end of the session approaches. SB369 would ban parking fees within a mile of the Capitol except when enforced by a licensed peace officer. HB246 would ban parking fees for parking on public streets. Both bills are
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House and Senate lawmakers cancel joint committee meeting on budget differences
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The committee has canceled its Tuesday hearing. The deadline to pass a budget is 6 p.m. Friday. ORIGINAL: On Tuesday, lawmakers from the House and Senate will hold a joint committee meeting to discuss their budget differences. This meeting comes less than a week after the Senate passed a much
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Judge delays attorney general’s transgender rule for two weeks
The rule will be put on hold until May 15, according to the order issued Monday. Another hearing will be held May 11.
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