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House Democrats claim Missouri budget amendments promote racism

March 30, 2023 5:29 PM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri House’s budget debate Thursday morning focused largely on Republican efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban distracted driving?

March 30, 2023 2:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

Law enforcement officials say it’s one of the biggest causes of crashes — distracted driving, including texting while driving.

Library books become part of Missouri budget debate

March 28, 2023 12:26 PM Hannah Falcon

Libraries, their funding and local control figured heavily into a state House debate Tuesday morning, acting as a preview for what was to come later in the day when lawmakers take up the state budget.

Missouri nurses say easing restrictions could solve rural health care staffing issues

March 22, 2023 4:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Some Missouri nurses are advocating for lawmakers to remove restrictions on their practice so they can stay in rural communities without needing a physician.

‘Neither side got exactly what they wanted’: Missouri Senate approves ban on minor transgender treatments after overnight filibuster

March 21, 2023 11:25 AM Hannah Falcon

After more than 13 hours of filibustering, Missouri senators gave initial approval to a pair of bills dealing with transgender issues and children.

State worker pay raises advance in Missouri legislature

February 21, 2023 4:57 PM Hannah Falcon

An emergency spending budget to raise state workers’ pay unanimously passed out of a Missouri Senate committee Tuesday, putting it one step closer to the governor’s desk.

Republican lawmaker argues requiring electric charging stations limits local control

February 21, 2023 11:38 AM Hannah Falcon

A Republican lawmaker wants to block counties or cities from requiring businesses besides gas stations to have electric car charging stations.

Missouri lawmakers consider legal sports betting after quarter-million bets rejected Super Bowl weekend

February 15, 2023 11:32 AM Hannah Falcon

Attempts were made to bet on the Super Bowl from Missouri at least 250,000 times on Super Bowl weekend, according to data from GeoComply.

Missouri lawmakers again take up transgender issues as legislation impacts Columbia schools

February 14, 2023 10:08 AM Hannah Falcon

The morning after a Columbia Board of Education member left a meeting citing ongoing stress from the Missouri legislature’s continued focus on LGBTQ+ issues, lawmakers were set to meet Tuesday to discuss transgender children.

Crowds gather at Capitol for bill hearing on teaching of sexual orientation, gender identity in schools

February 7, 2023 10:38 AM Hannah Falcon

Half an hour before the hearing for Senate Bill 134 on Tuesday morning, a crowd of over 60 was standing outside the Senate Lounge door.

Missouri teachers outline legislative priorities at state Capitol

January 31, 2023 3:48 PM Hannah Falcon

A group that advocates for Missouri’s teachers lobbied legislators in the state Capitol on Tuesday to take action to retain experienced teachers and recruit talented new ones.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are Missouri Republicans too focused on gender issues?

January 27, 2023 3:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri Republicans spent much of the past week on issues involving gender identity.

Lawmakers move forward with anti-transgender legislation following week of controversy

January 26, 2023 5:39 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri senators speculate that LGBTQ+ issues may take up a lot of the legislative session.

Parson wants nearly 9% raise for state workers

January 11, 2023 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that he wants an 8.7% cost-of-living raise for all state workers.

Democrat Webber announces run to flip Missouri Senate seat

January 9, 2023 11:09 AM Matthew Sanders

Democrat Stephen Webber, who represented parts of Columbia and Boone County for four years in the state House, said Monday that he will attempt another run for Senate.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri cut taxes even more?

January 6, 2023 2:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Last year Republican lawmakers and Gov. Mike Parson celebrated the passage of a massive income tax cut worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should it be harder to amend the constitution?

January 5, 2023 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

One of the priorities set out by Missouri legislators in this year’s session is to change the process of getting an amendment on the ballot via petition.