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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should lawmakers focus on foreign ownership of farmland?

January 3, 2024 2:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order Tuesday that bars ownership of farmland by “foreign adversaries” near military facilities.

Parson bans some Missouri farmland purchases by ‘foreign adversaries’

January 2, 2024 10:53 AM Hannah Falcon, Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will sign an executive order Tuesday dealing with foreign-owned farmland.

Missouri House begins working early on fiscal 2025 budget

December 4, 2023 10:38 AM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri House of Representatives is getting an early start on outlining the state’s budget a month before the state of the 2024 legislative session.

Governor Mike Parson signs Executive Order extending drought alert

November 18, 2023 3:16 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order, extending the drought alert in Missouri until May 1, 2024. The announcement was made via press release from the Governor Parson’s office. On May 31st this year, Gov. Parson issued the initial drought alert. “Having to issue a drought alert this spring

Nurse practitioners want restrictions lifted more even after new law

November 13, 2023 11:34 AM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nurse practitioners continue to advocate for less restrictions, even after a new law lifted some this year. Missouri’s governor is honoring nurse practitioners as new law eases restrictions on their practice. Gov. Mike Parson on Monday proclaimed this week, Nov. 12 through 18, as Nurse Practitioners Week in Missouri. A new

Parson signs executive order to close state offices day after Thanksgiving

November 9, 2023 6:37 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) State offices will be closed Nov. 24, the day after Thanksgiving this year after Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order on Thursday, according to a press release from his office. Parson also signed an executive order last year that closed state offices the day after the holiday. “Friends, family, and

‘Suspicious package’ at Capitol determined to be nonthreat

October 31, 2023 2:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspicious packaged that was delivered to the governor’s office at the Capitol on Tuesday was determined to not be a threat, according to an email from Gov. Mike Parson’s press secretary Jonathan Shiflett. Shiflett told ABC 17 News that police and a HAZMAT crew inspected the package, and there was

Missouri politicians express support for Israel

October 7, 2023 7:17 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s elected officials are outspoken about the attacks in Israel Saturday. Many proclaiming support for Israeli defenses. In a joint statement, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and Senate President Caleb Rowden expressed support for Israel. “We reiterate our unwavering support for the State of Israel and its inherent right to defend itself against

Missouri lawmakers do not restore over $1 million for Missouri Task Force One in veto session

September 13, 2023 10:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) told ABC 17 News she plans to ask for the Missouri Task Force One funding to be restored.

Governor signs laws expanding first responder access to anti-opioid drugs, increasing law enforcement training hours

September 6, 2023 4:17 PM Hannah Falcon

First responders will now have fewer barriers to giving life-saving medications to people suffering from a drug overdose.

Parson requests federal aid for counties, citing recent storms, flooding

September 6, 2023 6:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The governor’s office announced in a Wednesday press release that the state is requesting a “major disaster declaration” for federal assistance to 33 Missouri counties, citing inclement weather from July 29-Aug. 14. The aid request includes several counties in Mid-Missouri, including Benton, Camden and Maries counties. According to the release, initial

Business leaders mixed reactions to I-70 expansion through Columbia

August 15, 2023 11:45 AM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign the bill funding the expansion of Interstate 70 on Tuesday afternoon on The Loop in Columbia.

Missouri’s political leaders discuss how Farm Bill extension could impact drought, broadband at State Fair

August 14, 2023 10:24 AM Hannah Falcon

Farmers and politicians gathered Monday at the Missouri State Fair to talk about the next extension of the Farm Bill.

Governor Parson signs order activating State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather

August 6, 2023 7:14 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KIMZ) Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-08 Saturday, activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding that has been impacting the state. This order comes just one day after different E-F tornadoes hit counties in the state on Friday, forcing some people to regroup and find shelter elsewhere.

Governor Parson issues emergency operations following severe storms Friday night

August 5, 2023 8:30 PM Isabella Roberts

Saturday evening, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to activate the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding.

$50 million invested by state for new railroad safety plan, aims to improve railroad crossings

August 3, 2023 9:42 AM Morgan Buresh

Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are promoting the new Missouri Railroad Safety Crossing Plan on Thursday in Jefferson City.