Local libraries feel prepared for Missouri Secretary of State’s rule on ‘obscene’ books
A new state rule allowing parents to challenge which books are appropriate for children went into effect Tuesday.
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Housing and Community Development Commission reviews requests for 2024 funds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday to start the decision process of where 2024 funds will go. Representatives from other community housing groups also joined the meeting at City Hall. The commission heard proposals from 11 organizations during the meeting. Projects were presented to the commission including a request
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Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County
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Cole County new Emergency Medical Services headquarters bid awarded to GBH Builders
Cole County has chosen a contractor to build a new $4.8 million emergency medical services headquarters.
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Cole County Sheriff’s Office to increase salary and benefits to reduce staffing shortages
Cole County deputies are getting a pay bump after the Cole County Commission voted unanimously for salary increases this week.
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Kehoe to prioritize crime prevention in 2024 gubernatorial campaign
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,
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Missouri AG Bailey talks hospitals, St. Louis circuit attorney, transgender healthcare
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorney General Andrew Bailey took over for now U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt on Jan. 3, and in just under six months, the new top prosecutor of Missouri made several impactful decisions. ABC 17 News sat down with the attorney general to ask about his time in office, and what’s next. Rural
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Columbia council to discuss possible solutions to calls on East Business Loop 70 following shooting at Plush Lounge parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some members of the Columbia City Council plan to address emergency dispatch calls to East Business Loop 70. A shooting occurred on May 7 in Plush Lounge parking lot that left one dead and four injured. Ward 1 Columbia City Councilman Nick Knoth, whose ward includes the area of the shooting, says
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Missouri legislative session ends without sports betting, open enrollment
As the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate gavel in for their final day of legislative work for the regular 2023 session, some things identified as priorities by leadership still sit in limbo.
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What’s passed and what’s not 24 hours from end of Missouri legislative session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With less than 24 hours until the Missouri Legislature must adjourn for the regular session, several items labeled as priorities by key lawmakers are still in limbo. Lawmakers must stop working at 6 p.m. Friday, under the legislative rules. Distracted driving A distracted driving bill that establishes the Siddens Bening Hands Free
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Governor’s office: ‘Special Session is likely not necessary’ after two anti-transgender bills pass legislature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri legislature sent two bills to the governor’s desk Wednesday that would restrict transgender children. One of the bills would prevent transgender students from participating in women’s sports, and the other would ban gender transition care for minors. Gov. Mike Parson previously said he’d call lawmakers back for a special
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Missouri legislature approves $50 billion state budget
The Missouri House of Representatives began giving final approval to state budget bills Friday morning, with the 6 p.m. deadline looming.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Time is running out to pass the state budget bill, but several votes are still needed for this to happen. The state budget deadline is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, which means lawmakers will reconvene at 10 a.m. on Friday morning at the state Capitol with the goal of passing
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Senators make progress on state budget after seven-hour filibuster
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several votes are still needed in order for the Missouri Legislature to meet the constitutional deadline for the state budget. With one day until the constitutional deadline for the state budget, State Senators spent seven hours on Thursday filibustering, preventing the budget from moving forward. Just after 7 p.m., Senators ended
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Missouri lawmakers agree to fund I-70 expansion across entire state
The Missouri legislature must pass a budget by 6 p.m. Friday.
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Appeals court overrules dismissal of Boone County open records lawsuit
A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lower court should reconsider an open records case against the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the prosecutor’s office.
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House and Senate lawmakers cancel joint committee meeting on budget differences
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The committee has canceled its Tuesday hearing. The deadline to pass a budget is 6 p.m. Friday. ORIGINAL: On Tuesday, lawmakers from the House and Senate will hold a joint committee meeting to discuss their budget differences. This meeting comes less than a week after the Senate passed a much
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Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat
A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.
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Columbia City Council to approve marijuana sales taxes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the city could move closer to implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana in Columbia. Missouri residents voted to pass the legalization of recreational marijuana in November. It’s been almost three months since recreational marijuana was made legally available to Missouri residents over 21. Alongside
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Judge rules against Bailey on transgender healthcare, put on hold until at least Monday
Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to move a lawsuit challenging his emergency rule on gender transition treatments to federal court Wednesday, just hours before a hearing in the case.
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