Timeline of abortion actions taken in the state of Missouri
The state of Missouri has taken multiple actions over the last nearly 15 years through the state legislature to end abortions.
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Missourians could lose abortion access if court strikes down Roe v. Wade
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade could lead to the end of most abortions in Missouri because of a trigger law enacted in 2019.
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Countdown to budget deadline begins in Missouri legislature
The deadline for the 2023 Missouri state budget is Friday, but lawmakers still have several things to do before they’re ready to put the bills on the governor’s desk.
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American Rescue Plan funding on Missouri lawmakers’ agenda for Monday
Lawmakers in Jefferson City have one week to decide how they want to spend $2.7 billion in federal funding in the 2023 state budget.
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Jenna Redel nominated by Boone County Democrats to be the county’s next treasurer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Democratic Committee has nominated Jenna Redel as the Democratic candidate to fill the unexpired term of Boone County Treasurer. The election to fill the unexpired term will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Jenna Redel is a well-qualified professional who will excel as our next Boone County Treasurer,” says Chair
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Lawmakers evaluate priorities with two weeks left of the Missouri legislative session
The last day of the legislative session moves closer by the minute, but lawmakers in Jefferson City are no closer to passing some of the bills that have been on the docket since January.
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Senate approves SNAP benefits to be used at restaurants
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After an emotional back and forth that took place on the Senate floor, the Senate passed the bill that will allow SNAP to be used at restaurants on Thursday. The bill proposed by Senator Angela Mosley (D – St. Louis) passed the Senate with an 18-15 vote. SNAP, the Supplement Nutrition
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Sports betting in Missouri takes another step toward legalization
On Monday, the Missouri Senate Governmental Affairs and Fiscal Oversight Committee voted in favor of HB 2502 which would legalize sports betting in Missouri casinos and online.
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Missouri Senate’s new budget would give $214 million for school transportation
The Missouri Senate approved a record-breaking budget of $45.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Lawyers argue relevance of phone records in Greitens family case
During a Tuesday morning hearing, lawyers for former Missouri governor Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Chestnut Greitens argued whether or not phone records of Sheena and several other people are relevant to the family’s case.
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Greitens case to be heard Tuesday in Boone County court
Tuesday, a judge will decide whether the phone records requested by former Missouri governor Eric Greitens are relevant to the case between him and his ex-wife.
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Thousands march against abortion in Jefferson City as efforts ramp up nationwide
Despite the rainy weather, thousands are expected to gather in the Capital City Wednesday for Midwest March for Life.
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Columbia City Council passes motion to reconsider repealing ban on roll carts
In the city’s most recent city council meeting, Columbia’s city council passed a motion 4-3 allowing the council to consider and vote on repealing the ban on roll carts.
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State budget heads to Missouri Senate after cuts in House
The Missouri Senate’s Appropriations Committee will meet all week to go over the budget sent over by the Missouri House of Representatives.
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Cole County Commission approves EMS pay raise
The Cole County Commission unanimously approved a new salary and staffing schedule to raise pay for emergency medical services workers Tuesday.
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New Columbia mayor, councilman sworn in
The new Columbia mayor and fourth ward councilman officially took their places in Columbia’s government Monday night.
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State Rep. Basye amendment limiting transgender athletes’ rights approved in Missouri House
The Missouri House this week approved an amendment that would allow school districts to hold votes to prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
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Columbia city clerk calls for a special election on Aug. 2 to break Ward 3 tie
Columbia City Clerk Sheela Amin has called for a special election to be held on August 2 to break the Ward 3 tie between Karl Skala and Roy Lovelady.
Continue Reading Weekly unemployment claims increase in Missouri as legislation seeks to limit benefits
Unemployment claims in the state of Missouri took a substantial jump in the latest report, showing 10,108 new claims for the week ending on April 9.
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Boone County Commission to review use tax Thursday afternoon
The Boone County Commission is set to meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m., as the newly approved use tax for Boone County is set to go through its first reading.
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