Missouri first responders eligible for workers comp for COVID-19
State first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.
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.
Continue ReadingGovernor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson will hold his daily COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. in the Missouri Capitol.
Continue ReadingMissouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday defended his decision not to order businesses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingState officials warn the crisis of COVID-19 presents an opportunity for scammers to prey upon vulnerable Missouri citizens.
Continue ReadingCole County confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a surprise news conference Tuesday, as the state government takes precautions to limit the spread.
Continue ReadingMissouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to COVID-19.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson confirmed via social media Monday night that eight people have now tested positive for COVID-19. According to a tweet, three cases have been reported in Greene County, three have been reported in St. Louis County, one has been reported in St. Louis City and one case has been reported in Henry County.
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