Local Politics Archives

Secretary of State proposes rule to restrict ‘obscene’ books at Missouri libraries

October 17, 2022 7:08 PM Hannah Falcon

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is proposing a new rule that would require libraries to distinguish which books are age-appropriate for children.

Jefferson City Council to vote on proposed 2023 fiscal year budget

October 17, 2022 6:37 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City council plans to vote Monday night on the proposed 2023 fiscal year budget. City council members are scheduled to meet at city hall at 6 p.m. The proposed budget includes more than $75 million in funds. Jefferson City Council agenda Council members met twice in August to go

Columbia City Council set to discuss video surveillance system

October 17, 2022 6:11 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia City Council is set to meet at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Monday night, to discuss a new video surveillance system among other topics.

Jefferson City, Cole County leaders hold State of the City and County meetings Friday

October 14, 2022 6:00 AM Ben Fein

Both Jefferson City and Cole County are set to hold State of the City and County meetings Friday afternoon, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center.

Ballot question to determine funding for Missouri police

October 14, 2022 7:47 PM Hannah Falcon

This November, voters will decide on the future of police funding in Missouri.

Voter registration event planned in Jefferson City ahead of November election deadline

October 12, 2022 5:57 AM Ben Fein

Members of the Jefferson City NAACP plan to hold a voter registration event Wednesday at their office in downtown Jefferson City. The event is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m.

Special legislative session costs more than $126,000 for just the Missouri House

October 10, 2022 5:23 PM Hannah Falcon

During the 2022 special legislative session, the Missouri House of Representatives spent $126,706.80 in taxpayer money.

Changes to know as voter registration deadline approaches

October 7, 2022 6:19 PM Hannah Falcon

The last day to register to vote in Missouri’s November midterm election is Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Democrat Busch Valentine blasts GOP opponent in Senate race as career politician

October 7, 2022 7:03 AM Joushua Blount

Democratic Senate candidate Trudy Busch Valentine blasted her Republican opponent as a career politician in a Jefferson City campaign stop Friday, a little more than a month before the midterm election.

Boone County Republicans care about economy, young voters ahead of midterm elections

October 6, 2022 4:55 PM Hannah Falcon

Republican voters in Boone County met with candidates in an intimate setting to discuss the issues that matter most to them.

Missouri lawmakers approve $40 million tax incentive for agricultural businesses

October 4, 2022 7:09 PM Erika McGuire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday approved a $40 million tax-incentive package for agricultural businesses after a nearly three-week special session. The measure passed 26-3 and will benefit meat processing, biodiesel and urban farming companies. House Bill 3 extends the incentives for six years with a $2 million credit available each year, according

Tax benefits for farmers one step closer to Parson’s desk

October 3, 2022 7:59 PM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers are one step closer to giving Missouri farmers tax credits for six more years.

Columbia, Jefferson City officials prefer resources over arrests when it comes to homelessness

September 30, 2022 7:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Starting in January, those who sleep on the streets could face legal consequences if found on state land in Missouri.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Missouri’s income tax cut will provide real relief?

September 30, 2022 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri General Assembly passed a bill to cut personal income taxes Thursday.

Missouri income tax cut heads to governor’s desk

September 29, 2022 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

The Missouri House passed a bill to cut the state’s income tax Thursday, sending the measure on to Gov. Mike Parson for his signature.

Missouri of House of Representatives committee passes income tax cut bill

September 28, 2022 7:22 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri House of Representatives committee passed an income-tax-cut bill Wednesday, which is expected to be discussed on the full floor Thursday. Budget committee members met for more than five hours about several proposed measures that cover income tax cuts. Gov. Mike Parson first called for the special session in July

Groups plan to host local events for National Voter Registration Day

September 20, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri NAACP has partnered with the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs to hold voter registration events Tuesday, on National Voter Registration day and ahead of the Nov. 8 election.