Local Politics Archives

Parson proposes pay raise for Missouri teachers in State of the State address

January 19, 2022 10:19 PM Hannah Falcon

In his 2022 State of the State address, Gov. Mike Parson proposed raising the starting pay for Missouri teachers.

Parson paints rosy picture of Missouri economy in State of the State

January 19, 2022 5:33 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri Governor Mike Parson is set to deliver the annual State of the State address at the capitol building Wednesday.

City of Columbia trash bag vouchers scheduled to arrive Monday

January 18, 2022 8:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Residents that use the City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility curbside trash pick will receive their refuse and recycling bag vouchers in the mail beginning Monday.

Missouri AG threatens more lawsuits over mask mandates as schools work to contain COVID-19 surge

January 18, 2022 9:11 AM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says his office will file more lawsuits this week against school districts enforcing mask and quarantine requirements.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia ward reapportionment committee announces meetings on ward redistricting

January 14, 2022 7:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia ward reapportionment committee is hosting four public information meetings. The meetings will be held on: Wednesday, Jan.19, 2022, in Room A, Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), 1701 West Ash Street, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at John B. Lange Middle School, 2201 Smiley Lane, 5 to

Missouri House special committee on redistricting approves congressional redistricting map

January 12, 2022 4:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Legislation that will establish new boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts is one step closer to consideration on the House floor.

Boone County Treasurer Tom Darrough announces resignation

January 12, 2022 3:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boone County Treasurer has turned in his resignation after six and half years as treasurer.

RET. Navy SEAL Captain announces run for Missouri Fourth Congressional District

January 7, 2022 8:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) Retired Navy Seal Captain and former Lee’s Summit Police Officer Bill Irwin announced he is running for Congress. “Today I am announcing my campaign for US Congress to push back against the lies and cons of socialism and oppressive government. I’ve been told we need experienced politicians and only experienced politicians

Missouri state senators look to repair relationships heading into general assembly

January 6, 2022 7:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Senate leaders will have relationships to repair this new year. Republican lawmakers in the senate are once more at odds with each other. There seems to have been a loss of trust among the members of the Senate as the session begins. State Senator Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, says, “The point

Missouri legislators speak out on the upcoming 2021 general assembly session

January 5, 2022 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

As lawmakers return to the capital, bills ranging from redistricting, education, funding, all the way to vaccine mandates are expected to be debated.

Filing period ends for Jefferson City Council election

December 28, 2021 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The filing period has ended for Jefferson City Council candidates.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday called for an investigation of a journalist for finding

Columbia man one of 18 pardons from Gov. Parson

December 27, 2021 9:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson granted 18 pardons and commuted one sentence on Wednesday.

Mother of three files to run for Columbia Board of Education in April election

December 20, 2021 9:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

Andrea Lisenby is seeking one of the two seats up for election.

City manager requests using ARPA to address workforce development

December 20, 2021 7:25 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia City Council will hear the request from John Glascock and city staff on where to spend $2 million of the $25 million American Rescue Plan Act funds that would address development inequalities that were exposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. City staff recommends funding three workforce development programs – Moberly Area Community

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?

December 20, 2021 1:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County commissioners say the county needs a tax on online sales.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Columbia Public Schools’ new coronavirus rules?

December 15, 2021 2:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Students exposed to coronavirus will no longer have to stay out of school. Instead, only those who test positive for the virus or have symptoms will have to stay out of class.

Mid-Missouri health departments respond to attorney general’s warning letter

December 10, 2021 6:32 PM Hannah Falcon

While several health departments across the state are changing orders due to the attorney general’s threat, Mid-Missouri health departments are either avoiding the question or experiencing no effect.

Missouri lawyers question attorney general’s interpretation of health orders law

December 9, 2021 6:54 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri lawyers are questioning the attorney general’s interpretation of a Cole County ruling being used to justify his investigation into Columbia Public Schools.

Boone County Commission approves tax break for food processing facility

December 9, 2021 5:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The commission approved an agreement for Chapter 100 bonds for Swift Prepared Foods, which plans to build a $200 million facility that will create more than 250 jobs. Officials announced the project in November.

Union workers and elected officials gather to hear Biden remarks on infrastructure law in Kansas City

December 8, 2021 12:47 PM Chanel Porter

Biden boarded Air Force One for Kansas City at 10:28 a.m. Wednesday. Biden is expected to arrive in Kansas City around 1 p.m. before giving remarks to assembled union workers and elected officials, including Gov. Mike Parson, at the Kansas City Transportation Authority at 2:30 p.m.