Local Politics Archives

Mass shooting at St. Louis high school sparks debate on gun laws, mental health resources

October 28, 2022 8:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri politicians are debating whether the law or more mental health resources would have made a difference.

Pair of Legal Missouri 2022 ads removed from YouTube following cease-and-desist letter from MSHP

October 21, 2022 8:16 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A pair of advertisements supporting the recreational use of marijuana were removed from YouTube following a cease-and-desist letter was issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Missouri State Highway Patrol claimed on Thursday that the ads — one lasting 30 seconds, the other 15 seconds — contained unauthorized use of the MSHP name

Taxes, county offices fill out November election ballot

October 21, 2022 5:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Some Mid-Missouri counties will select their top elected official on Nov. 8, while voters in some local communities will also be deciding on tax questions.

Redrawn state House, Senate districts in play this November

October 21, 2022 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Senate district that includes Callaway County now spreads out to the Illinois border north of St Louis.

Columbia City Council approves VFW as new homeless shelter

October 18, 2022 6:18 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council met Tuesday night and approved the purchase of The VFW to be used as a temporary homeless shelter in the city.

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