One day away from budget deadline, lawmakers remain confident
The Missouri legislature has only one day left to get a 2023 state budget on the governor’s desk, and both chambers have yet to pass the 15 budget bills.
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Senator Hawley speaks out on what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
ABC 17 News spoke with Senator Josh Hawley (R – MO) on what could happen if Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Missouri lawmakers approve teacher pay raises in state budget conference committee
During Teachers Appreciation Week, lawmakers in Jefferson City showed their appreciation by approving a raise in the base salary for Missouri educators.
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Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC
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Missouri lawmaker wants to uphold Missouri laws, prevent people from seeking out of state abortions
As the future of Roe V. Wade looms over people living in the United States, several anti-abortion bills are working through Missouri’s legislature, and one lawmaker is working to add more.
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Group protests at the Boone County Courthouse over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft
Multiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.
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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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