Boone County Democrats seek a candidate for House District 45
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Democratic Committee is looking for potential candidates interested in running for the opening in House…
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Senate confirms Christopher Waller to serve on Fed’s board
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has narrowly confirmed the nomination of Christopher Waller for the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, placing…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?
A group of Republican lawmakers wants to limit the power of local health directors, citing frustration at orders meant to slow the spread of the…
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State lawmakers’ proposal would limit health orders issued by local governments
A St. Louis-area state senator is spearheading a legislative effort to limit local governments’ power to enact health orders like those meant to…
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Missouri senators advance $1.2B virus aid package
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are back at work after several tested positive for the coronavirus, which delayed a special session.…
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri have a mask mandate?
Gov. Mike Parson fielded questions at his coronavirus briefing Thursday about whether it is time for Missouri to have a statewide mask mandate. New…
Continue Reading Missouri House committee releases recommendations to protect children from abuse at unlicensed youth residential facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the House Children and Families Committee have released recommendations designed to keep children at unlicensed…
Continue Reading Columbia representative foregoing last term
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After six years, Rep. Kip Kendrick, D-Columbia, is resigning. In a news release, Kendrick said he will forego his final…
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Missouri State Senate introduces new legislation regarding COVID-19 liability
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. One day after Governor Mike Parson called for a new bill regarding COVID-19 liability, the Missouri State Senate introduced their…
Continue Reading Governor expands special session to include liability protections
The bill would provide protections for health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations against…
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Missouri lawmakers discussing nearly $1.3 billion in funding during governor’s special session, some asking for expanded call
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers made their way back to the Capitol on Thursday to begin discussions on distributing nearly 1.3 billion dollars,…
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Missouri officials say hospital capacity OK but staffing raises worries
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to hold a briefing Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in…
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Biden wins Boone, defeated handily in Cole and Callaway
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Vice President Joe Biden won in Boone County but the margin was much smaller than the one President Donald Trump enjoyed…
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Mid-Missouri Democrats can’t capture Republican-held House seats
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite several tightly contested races, the majority of Republicans kept their seats in the Missouri House following Tuesday’s…
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Rowden holds onto his state Senate seat
Senator Caleb Rowden aims to hold onto his Missouri State Senate seat that he has held since 2016 against Judy Baker.…
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Redistricting going back to governor-appointed committee
Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 Tuesday, undoing changes to how the state draws congressional and state legislative…
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Galloway thanks supporters after defeat in Missouri governor’s race
Democratic state Auditor Nicole Galloway told supporters Tuesday night that she hoped her campaign was one they could take pride in despite her loss…
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UPDATE: Republican Mike Parson wins election for governor in Missouri
If incumbent Republican Governor Mike Parson defeats Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway, it will be his first gubernatorial win. His campaign…
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Galloway and Parson make final push for voters 1 day before election
One day before the 2020 General Election, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent state auditor Nicole Galloway toured the…
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Missouri voter turnout forecast as highest in decades
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri election officials are predicting a strong turnout in Tuesday’s general election. Figures provided by the secretary…
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