No decision made by City Council of Jefferson City on employee pay raises
The City Council of Jefferson City has tabled a bill that would give city employees a proposed pay increase.
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City Council of Jefferson City to discuss pay raises again at council meeting
The City Council of Jefferson City is set to discuss pay raises for most city employees once again at its meeting Tuesday, after the council tabled the discussion June 28.
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Abortion rights protestors show up at Salute to America
Before the concert started at Salute to America in Jefferson City, dozens of protestors showed up expressing their displeasure with the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Missouri’s law on abortion
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Court dismisses former City of Columbia employee’s lawsuit over dismissal
The Boone County Court has dismissed a wrongful loss of job civil lawsuit brought against the City of Columbia.
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MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling
As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.
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America Rescue Plan funds to help build new state crime and health lab in Jefferson City
Gov. Mike Parson announced a new state crime and health labs in Jefferson City.
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Gov. Parson signs record $47.5 billion state budget; billions to education and workforce development
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a record $47.5 billion 2023 state budget, highlighting more money to Missouri educators among others.
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Parson signs bills that include changes to election laws
Gov. Mike Parson signed several bills in a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday afternoon, including one that makes changes to Missouri’s elections.
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Some worry that birth control restrictions could be next after overturning of Roe V. Wade
Some political observers and activists now worry that restrictions on birth control and same-sex marriage could be next following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Hundreds march through Downtown Columbia protesting Dobbs v. Jackson ruling
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds gathered at Boone County Courthouse Saturday evening chanting “We won’t go back,” and “Vote them out,” to protest Friday’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling. This comes as Friday’s U.S Supreme Court 5-4 decision in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade has caused many Americans to protest and express whether they are pro-abortion
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Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade
Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.
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Abortion foes celebrate Missouri’s ban after Supreme Court decision; advocates vow political fight
Missouri became the first state to ban abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday, setting off a celebration by anti-abortion activists and vows of a political fight by abortion-rights supporters.
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Planned Parenthood Great Plains to remain open after Roe v. Wade ruling
With 12 health centers for Planned Parenthood located across Missouri, only one in the St. Louis area actually performed abortions.
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Missouri senators split on proposed bipartisan gun bill
Missouri senators have two different views on the proposed bipartisan gun bill in the senate.
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Lawyer for Greitens’ ex-wife calls for public statement denouncing threats
The ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens wants a public statement from the politician denouncing violence against her, Sheena Greitens’ lawyer said Thursday in court.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are social media companies’ content standards flawed?
After his “RINO-hunting” campaign ad was pulled from Facebook and slapped with a disclaimer on Twitter, Senate candidate Eric Greitens went after “Big Tech.”
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Gov. Parson signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation
Governor Parson is set to sign multiple bills into law Thursday, in a bill signing ceremony set to get underway at 11 a.m.
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Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act still under debate as national lawmakers strike bipartisan gun control deal
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators struck a deal on gun control this past weekend, but it may not be enforced in Missouri because of the Second Amendment Preservation Act.
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed eminent domain law Saturday
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed the House Bill 2005 into effect on Saturday at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The signing took place during the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association’s annual Steak Fry Dinner. The new eminent domain law will require energy companies to pay private landowners 150% of the fair market value to use their
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Gov. Mike Parson set to hold bill signing ceremony Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Michael Parson is set to hold a bill signing ceremony Tuesday. There are nearly 70 bills still waiting for the governor’s signature, according to the Missouri Senate’s website. Gov. Parson’s office said bill sponsors and other legislative leaders have been invited to the bill signing ceremony. Of the bills the governor could sign,
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