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Hawley supports penalties for companies hiring undocumented workers as Missouri leaders push immigration enforcement

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) says he supports penalties for corporations that hire undocumented immigrants for cheap labor, as state leaders prepare to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement. “They shouldn’t do that. I mean, why would places like Tyson Foods have taken away jobs in the state of Missouri from Missouri

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Kehoe lays out vision for a safer state; pledges cooperation with immigration enforcement

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe marked several firsts Tuesday. It was his first State of the State address and to start the speech, Kehoe ticked off a list of firsts: Missouri’s first World Cup hosting gig coming in 2026; Jon Patterson as the first Asian American Missouri House speaker; and Kehoe’s own status

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Kehoe budget prioritizes public safety, economic development, increases education funding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled his budget priorities for the upcoming year during his first State of the State address Tuesday, including a heavy emphasis on public safety, early childcare programs and healthcare access. During his inauguration, Kehoe indicated that he wanted to tighten up the state budget. His goals included exempting

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Schaefer confirmed as DNR director

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former state Sen. Kurt Schaefer has been confirmed as the next director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Senate Republicans confirmed Thursday on social media. Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Schaefer as his pick for the role last month. Schaefer previously served as the DNR’s general counsel and deputy director. Schaefer represented

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President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in Washington

Trump’s executive orders on immigration expected to have impacts in Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Recent executive actions by President Donald Trump to limit immigration from refugees and birthright citizenship could have significant ripple effects in Missouri. Tuesday, the controversial executive order reinterpreting the 14th Amendment led to lawsuits being filed by a dozen states and the ACLU. “President Trump’s executive order is an illegal attempt to

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University of Missouri pushes for budget increase, highlights priorities at alumni forum

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s delegation to Jefferson City talked on Thursday about how future budget cuts might affect the University of Missouri.  The Boone County Mizzou Alumni Association hosted the forum, to discuss how lawmakers might support higher education and the university. The 23rd annual event hosted at Grand Cru Restaurant in Columbia is

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