Rally held against a proposed Congressional district map
Around 100 people gathered at the Missouri capitol building in a rally against a proposed congressional district map.
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Columbia woman announces candidacy for Missouri House District 47
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) Chimene Schwach is declaring her candidacy for House District 47. With new districts being approved, Schwach now lives in the brand new House District 47 which includes much of Columbia’s 4th Ward. Schwach had previously declared for House District 46 represented by Martha Stevens. The new 46th District will now be located
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Gov. Parson looking to appoint new Boone County Treasurer
Gov. Mike Parson hopes to appoint a new Boone County treasurer by late-February/early March after the former treasurer resigned in January.
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Attorney general seeks restraining orders against CPS, other schools in mask lawsuits
Missouri Attorney General Office has begun filing motions for temporary restraining orders in lawsuits against Columbia Public Schools and other school districts over mask mandates.
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Pediatric expert: Masks in schools help reduce omicron’s spread
Several Missouri Republicans claim masks in schools are ineffective and hindering children’s education, but medical experts and public health officials say otherwise.
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Columbia Board of Education, city council, mayor candidates take part in forum
Columbia Board of Education candidates are scheduled to participate in the Columbia Board of Realtors’ election forum Thursday night at 4:30 p.m.
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Missouri Senate adjourns with no decision on congressional redistricting map proposal
The current proposal features six Republican districts and two Democratic districts. Some Republican state lawmakers want a map with seven Republican districts and one Democratic district, breaking up the district representing Kansas City.
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Missouri panel OKs recall options for school board members
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill establishing a recall procedure for local school board members has advanced out of a Missouri House committee as that bill and others targeting school boards have gained early momentum. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the bills come as school boards have faced public pressure over their responses
Continue Reading Presiding Commissioner of Boone County candidate Nick Knoth announces campaign suspension
Presiding Commissioner of Boone County candidate Nick Knoth has announced the suspension of his campaign.
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Missouri businesses oppose bills prohibiting employer vaccine requirements
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and 250 Missouri businesses and employers sent an open letter to Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri General Assembly asking for them to throw out legislation that prohibits employers from deciding for themselves whether or not to implement a vaccine requirement.
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Missouri House Democrats want big increases in state worker pay in 2023 state budget
Missouri House Democrats said the governor’s proposed budget is a good place to start, but want to see many areas expanded, including pay raises for state workers.
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Former Fulton police chief announces candidacy for state representative
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The former chief of the Fulton Police Department plans to try his hand at state politics. Steve Myers announced his candidacy for Missouri’s 49th House District on Monday morning. He will look to replace incumbent Republican Travis Fitzwater. Fitzwater cannot seek re-election due to term limits. “We need elected officials who are
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Parson proposes pay raise for Missouri teachers in State of the State address
In his 2022 State of the State address, Gov. Mike Parson proposed raising the starting pay for Missouri teachers.
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Parson paints rosy picture of Missouri economy in State of the State
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is set to deliver the annual State of the State address at the capitol building Wednesday.
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City of Columbia trash bag vouchers scheduled to arrive Monday
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.
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Missouri AG threatens more lawsuits over mask mandates as schools work to contain COVID-19 surge
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says his office will file more lawsuits this week against school districts enforcing mask and quarantine requirements.
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City of Columbia ward reapportionment committee announces meetings on ward redistricting
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
Continue Reading Missouri House special committee on redistricting approves congressional redistricting map
Legislation that will establish new boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts is one step closer to consideration on the House floor.
Continue Reading Boone County Treasurer Tom Darrough announces resignation
The Boone County Treasurer has turned in his resignation after six and half years as treasurer.
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RET. Navy SEAL Captain announces run for Missouri Fourth Congressional District
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
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