Missouri Politics Archives

Missouri has received more than 400,000 vaccine doses so far, but it’s not clear how quickly future shots will arrive

January 20, 2021 1:17 PM Victoria Bragg

Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that the state is “experiencing an exceptionally limited supply” of vaccine.

Capitol Avenue blocked, law enforcement patrol ahead of inauguration

January 20, 2021 5:24 AM Ben Fein

Security at Missouri’s capitol building is on alert ahead of inauguration events in Washington D.C.

Jefferson City receives $1.5 million grant to support commercial redevelopment project in opportunity zone

January 19, 2021 4:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross reports that Jefferson City will receive a $1.5 million grant to support the commercial redevelopment of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary site. ‘The Trump Administration is committed to helping American communities recover from, and build back stronger, following natural disasters,’ said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.

Enhanced security, lack of legislative business makes for slow day in downtown Jefferson City

January 18, 2021 3:01 PM Chanel Porter

Jefferson City’s downtown saw little foot traffic Monday, with a combination of a state holiday and enhanced security precautions around the Capitol keeping the area quiet.

Hotel chain cancels fundraiser for Josh Hawley, citing Capitol riot

January 17, 2021 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

Loews Hotel Group has canceled an upcoming fundraiser for Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, saying it’s opposed to “all who supported and incited” the deadly riot at the US Capitol. “In light of recent events we have informed the host of this event that it will no longer be held at our hotel in Orlando or

Sen. Josh Hawley has new publisher for ‘Big Tech’ book

January 18, 2021 10:45 AM Associated Press

Sen. Josh Hawley has found a new publisher after his book was dropped by Simon & Schuster in the wake of the siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

State boosts Capitol security amid FBI warnings of violence

January 17, 2021 12:32 PM Zach Boetto

State authorities are on high alert amid concerns of widespread violence following the deadly U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6.

Protest at Sen. Hawley’s state offices; protestors ask for resignation

January 13, 2021 8:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protests outside of Senator’s Josh Hawley’s office in Columbia wrapped up this afternoon. More than a dozen demonstrators have asked the Republican to resign during the protest. Sen. Hawley’s office says he does not have plans to step down from office. Sen. Hawley says, “I will never apologize for giving voice to

Missouri House denounces lawmaker for alleged harassment

January 13, 2021 7:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House for the first time in history has formally denounced a lawmaker accused of having sex with an intern, harassing a staffer who reported the claim and then lying while under investigation. House lawmakers on Wednesday voted 140-3 to censure Democratic Rep. Wiley Price. An effort to kick

Mid-Missouri House Republicans vote against Trump impeachment

January 13, 2021 3:57 PM Matthew Sanders

Each of the U.S. House lawmakers representing Mid-Missouri voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday for inciting the Capitol riot.

More companies pause contributions to Hawley, others

January 13, 2021 12:05 PM Associated Press

The Republican senator was a leader of efforts to challenge the presidential 2020 election results and voted to question the Electoral College count.

Health leaders say vaccine education will be crucial to reaching wide-spread immunity

January 12, 2021 6:21 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As doses of COVID-19 vaccines are continuing to be administered to the first phase of Missourians, health leaders are eyeing education strategies to inform the public about the vaccine. According to a poll sponsored by the Missouri Hospital Association, 58-percent of Missourians are very or somewhat likely to seek the vaccine

Highway patrol: No specific threats to Missouri Capitol ahead of Biden inauguration

January 12, 2021 4:39 PM Chanel Porter

State officials have increased security around the Missouri Capitol after last week’s storming of the U.S. Capitol but are not aware of specific threats in the days ahead, a highway patrol spokesman said Tuesday.

Missouri House adds rules to allow virtual feedback on bills

January 12, 2021 4:24 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House now is allowing members of the public to weigh in virtually on proposed bills in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The new rule is one of several approved by the Republican-led House on Tuesday as lawmakers begin their annual session under the cloud of COVID-19. Video or telephone

Missouri House Democrat calls on Josh Hawley to resign

January 12, 2021 2:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Democratic member of Missouri’s House of Representatives filed a resolution on Tuesday calling on Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) to resign from office.

Bill to ban police chokeholds shows promise in Missouri

January 11, 2021 3:31 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A proposed ban on police chokeholds is gaining traction in Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature. Republican Rep. Shamed Dogan says he’s working with a top Senate Republican and Democrats on the proposal. He also wants to ban police from having sex with people in their custody. The bipartisan effort marks a turning point

Parson inauguration focuses on optimism after year of coronavirus pandemic

January 11, 2021 8:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

“We have seen some challenging days together, but when it is hard to find the light, sometimes all you need is a spark to get the fire going again.”

Local law enforcement confident in Missouri inauguration security plan after U.S. Capitol riots

January 11, 2021 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. John Hotz said law enforcement set up checkpoints around the state Capitol with a required metal detector scan and a bag search.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Senate discipline Hawley?

January 11, 2021 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri has been at the center of controversy over events last week in the U.S. Capitol.

St. Louis protesters call on Hawley to resign from Senate

January 10, 2021 6:27 PM Sydney Olsen

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Several hundred protesters gathered in downtown St. Louis to call on Republican Sen. Josh Hawley to resign over his continued rejection of Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory — even after the riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Those at the Saturday demonstration chanted “No Hawley. No