Missouri Politics Archives

Third Congressional District candidate interview: Bethany Mann

July 24, 2024 6:10 PM Meghan Drakas

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri Third Congressional District candidate: Dr. Bob Onder

July 24, 2024 5:44 PM Meghan Drakas

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf

July 23, 2024 3:23 PM Morgan Buresh

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Will Scharf, one of two Republicans seeking election to the Attorney General’s office.

Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Andrew Bailey

July 23, 2024 3:44 PM Morgan Buresh

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Andrew Bailey, one of two Republicans seeking election to the attorney general’s office.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage at a campaign rally at Girard College on May 29 in Philadelphia.

Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign

July 21, 2024 7:17 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and

Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district

July 19, 2024 8:27 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri’s 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep.

TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’

July 19, 2024 5:29 PM Lucas Geisler

A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023.

Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race

July 18, 2024 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said “To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse

Missouri lawmakers say they feel safe at this week’s Republican National Convention

July 17, 2024 12:41 PM Morgan Buresh

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) gave a speech Tuesday at the Republican National Convention about how the Republican Party will “Make America Safe Again” if Former President Donald Trump gets elected this fall.

Missouri lawmakers head to Milwaukee for Republican National Convention

July 15, 2024 5:23 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, two days after an assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump announced his running mate as Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. In an interview with ABC 17 News, Missouri state Sen. Bill Eigel (R-St. Charles County) discussed a

Local Missouri politicians react to shooting at Trump rally, no changes made to RNC security plan

July 14, 2024 1:07 AM Nia Hinson, Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some local politicians in Missouri are reacting after a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania that officials say is being investigated as an attempted assassination. The shooting left one person dead, including the shooter and two others critically injured. The FBI identified the suspect as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel

TRUTH ALERT: Attorney general ad attacks challenger for college arrest

July 11, 2024 8:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attack ad from a political action committee backing Attorney General Andrew Bailey highlights his challenger’s arrest while he was in college. The ad from Liberty & Justice PAC puts the two candidates, Bailey and attorney Will Scharf, side-by-side in December 2007. While Bailey was deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army,

Governor signs new bills into law supporting veterans, military members

July 11, 2024 6:18 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Madison Stuerman

Two bills signed, Senate Bill 912 and House Bill 1495, will provide more support to Missouri veterans and military members, according to a press release.

Parson signs omnibus law enforcement bill Tuesday

July 9, 2024 1:43 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed multiple bills into law on Tuesday, including one that will create new law enforcement legislation. Senate Bill 754 is a larger crime bill that establishes several other laws, including Max’s Law, Blair’s Law and a law regarding juvenile parole eligibility. All legislation will take effect on Aug.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri have a committee on illegal immigrant crime?

July 3, 2024 4:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

The legislative session is over but Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher is keeping some House members busy this summer. Plocher held a news conference Tuesday to tell reporters about his newly created Special Interim Committee on Illegal Immigrant Crimes. The committee, as its name suggests, will explore crimes perpetrated by undocumented immigrants. Do you like

Missouri House speaker forms committee to look into illegal immigrant crimes

July 2, 2024 11:05 AM Morgan Buresh

Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher is set to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the formation of a new committee.

Parson vetoes money for Columbia veterans homeless shelter, Jefferson City senior transportation

June 28, 2024 4:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Among the more than 170 line-item vetoes issued Friday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson were funding for a homeless shelter for veterans in Columbia and senor transportation in Jefferson City.

Officials break ground on new $183 million lab in Jefferson City

June 27, 2024 6:22 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, government officials broke ground on a new multi-agency state laboratory campus in Jefferson City. The multi-story, 250,000-square-foot facility is estimated to cost $183 million with construction, expected to be completed by 2026. American Rescue Plan Act funding was allocated to help cover the cost. State officials say they want

Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation

June 26, 2024 9:08 AM CNN Newsource

By John Fritze and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory. Of immediate significance, the

Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan

June 25, 2024 5:24 AM Associated Press

Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri on Monday together blocked much of a Biden administration student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers