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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.

Former Gov. Matt Blunt’s official portrait unveiled at Missouri Capitol

July 21, 2023 8:19 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Former Missouri Governor Matt Blunt had his painted portrait unveiled in the Capitol building today.

More than $33 million directed to fix problems with Missouri foster system

July 14, 2023 2:48 PM Morgan Buresh

In May, close to twice as many kids were in foster care in Missouri as expected for a state of its size, the program’s director said.

Missouri won’t renew pandemic-era food benefits program by Friday deadline

July 14, 2023 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

Missouri officials said Thursday that the state will not apply for the program.

Missouri works to decrease maternal deaths; expands Medicaid for new moms

July 12, 2023 11:48 AM Hannah Falcon

As maternal mortality appears to decrease nationwide, Missouri’s political leaders are working to decrease deaths in the state.

Lawmakers want to restore $1.4 million for Missouri Task Force One after governor’s veto

July 11, 2023 4:16 PM Hannah Falcon

Two Missouri Task Force One members left Columbia this week to help with the catastrophic flooding in Vermont.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can a Democrat win Missouri’s governor’s office?

July 10, 2023 2:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

House Minority Leader Crystal Quade of Springfield released a statement about her 2024 campaign and teased a Monday launch.

Missouri’s operating budget for fiscal year 2024 gets noticeable provisions

July 1, 2023 5:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday Gov. Mike Parson signed bills that will make up Missouri’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The first day of the new Fiscal Year starts Saturday. The state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 totals $51.8 billion with $15.2. billion in general revenue. Meanwhile, Gov. Parson also issued 201 line-item vetoes totaling a little

New Bloomfield loses money for water, sewer project in governor’s line-item budget vetoes

June 30, 2023 9:21 PM Matthew Sanders

New Bloomfield came out of Gov. Mike Parson’s budget deliberations a loser of millions meant to improve sewer and water systems.

State to give farmers access to emergency hay, water

June 13, 2023 9:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Governor Mike Parson announced a plan Tuesday to provide farmers with emergency hay and water as drought conditions continue in Missouri.

MU will ‘comply with state and federal laws’ after Parson signs anti-transgender bills

June 7, 2023 8:15 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bills 39 and 49 on Wednesday. The bills affect health care for transgender people and transgender athletes from competing in girls and women’s sports, which includes public and private universities and colleges. The bill goes into affect Aug. 28 University of Missouri’s spokesperson Christian Basi said,

Organizations deliver letters to governor to stop death of Michael Tisius

May 30, 2023 11:39 AM Avery Roehler

Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will deliver letters to the governor Tuesday in an effort to stop the execution of Michael Tisius.

Kehoe to prioritize crime prevention in 2024 gubernatorial campaign

May 16, 2023 4:48 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) While Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe kicked off his 2024 campaign for governor Tuesday at the Capitol Bluff Event Center, he announced his focus on crime and working together, and responded to accusations from other candidates. Kehoe previously announced he was running in April 2022. The election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5,