WATCH: Governor takes COVID-19 questions from reporters at Capitol
Gov. Mike Parson took questions Friday from reporters in person for the first time in weeks.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson took questions Friday from reporters in person for the first time in weeks.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson outlined what Missouri could look like as businesses start to reopen in a one-on-one interview with ABC 17 News. Parson said that things will look different as places reopen to the public and that social distancing will likely be practiced for months. “You’re going to have to have a new form of
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state will grant internet providers across Missouri millions of dollars through the Missouri Broadband Grant Program. You can find the list of broadband grant recipients and their project locations here. Gov. Mike Parson announced the funding Friday during his daily briefing about COVID-19. During the #COVID19 pandemic, quality internet is crucial.
Continue ReadingSome rural counties have yet to see a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases despite major outbreak in some urban areas.
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.
Continue ReadingAs school districts are forced to keep their doors shut across the state for the rest of the academic year, remote learning has become the new normal.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Senate resumed the legislative session Tuesday in the state Capitol with the goal of expediently passing two bills: a supplemental budget and reauthorizing a federal reimbursement program.
Continue ReadingState first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.
Continue ReadingAs Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director has offered more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on the economy.
Continue ReadingThe 3 p.m. virtual news conference will be the Governor’s first update since a statewide stay-at-home order took effect early Monday morning.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will join the majority of states under a state-wide stay-at-home order starting Monday at 12:01 a.m. until April 24. Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday The “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the order, Missourians are told not to leave their houses unless necessary. Everyone must also avoid social gatherings of more than
Continue ReadingGovernor Parson updated Missourians again yesterday on the statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect tomorrow.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson on Friday said he will issue a statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect Monday to slow down COVID-19.
Continue ReadingElementary and secondary education has not yet been affected by the state budget restrictions Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday as revenue falls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that he is still not convinced a statewide stay-at-home order is the best idea for Missouri.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state needs federal help to keep up with a crush of unemployment claims, according to the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration. ABC 17 News obtained the request sent by Gov. Mike Parson on March 23 to President Donald Trump to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. The request asks
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several state agencies are working together to find sites capable of converting into medical facilities if needed. Gov. Mike Parson said the state’s Medicaid chief, Todd Richardson, was looking into the issue alongside the State Emergency Management Agency. Parson said the groups were also working with the U.S. Army Corps of
Continue ReadingMissouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to hold his daily news conference on developments related to COVID-19 at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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