Missouri has made the midterms that much more interesting with its down-to-the-wire battle over which congressional map will be in effect this November. Now, the lawsuit over whether a Republican-friendly map approved by the legislature last year should be the law of the land, or the map drawn after the normal census in 2022, has
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group battling a mid-decade attempt to redraw Missouri’s congressional districts asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to deny the state attorney general’s request to use the divisive map. People Not Politicians is asking the United States Supreme Court to deny the Missouri Attorney General’s attempt to use the 2025 congressional
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court decided that a referendum challenging the 2025 “Missouri FIRST” map will go on the November ballot. That decision also means the general election must be held under the old map passed in 2022. At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging parts of this decision and take it
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed an emergency application to the Supreme Court of the United States over the Missouri high court’s decision to put the highly debated “Missouri First” Congressional map on the November ballot. Hanaway is looking for a stay, claiming that the Missouri Court’s decision on Thursday violates
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Missouri Supreme Court rejected the Attorney General’s attempt to appeal the high court’s decision regarding congressional maps. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and that Missouri voters will decide on the “Missouri First” map in November. The congressional map created in 2022
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Supreme Court of Missouri has rejected the Missouri attorney general’s attempt to appeal its decision striking down a new congressional map to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice Brent Powell signed the order, which simply states, “Respondent’s motion for a stay of injunction pending emergency appeal and application for stay
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The Missouri Supreme Court made national headlines on Thursday for a decision with far-reaching implications for November. And it’s a case that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Missouri’s court ruled that a congressional map passed by Republicans in the General Assembly last year would not be in effect for the November election,
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court handed down its opinions on three cases it heard arguments from on Wednesday. In the highly debated saga that had challenged the “Missouri First” congressional map that was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last year, the court ruled that People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has expanded his investigation into the Flock camera network to include three other companies that operate camera networks. Hawley on Tuesday sent letters to Motorola Solutions, Verkada and Axon, giving them until Sept. 16 to provide certain documents and information for his investigation. Hawley, a Missouri Republican, chairs
Continue Reading JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court has still not made its decision after hearing arguments on a Respect Missouri Voters lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. The lawsuit focuses on Hoskins’ rights to approve or deny citizen-led initiative petitions. Three Missouri residents, including Jamie Howard of Jefferson City, filed the case against
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments for two lawsuits from a group trying to get the mid-decade “Missouri First” congressional map Map on the November ballot. This is the final attempt to get the map, which lawmakers passed during a special session on mid-decade redistricting, in front of voters. People Not
Continue Reading JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Missouri Supreme Court hearings are set to take place Wednesday regarding potential November ballot measures. Respect Missouri Voters will be at the Supreme Court as the group continues to fight for Amendment 6 regarding the citizen-led petition to be on the November ballot. The group looks to add new rules
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Missouri will implement new rules for people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this fall. Starting Oct. 1, SNAP recipients will have to provide documented proof of things like housing costs, childcare costs and assets such as money in a bank account. Advocates for SNAP recipients say the requirements create an unfair burden on working
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Social Service Family Support Division announced in a Monday email that verification requirements for SNAP will change on Oct. 1. No immediate change will occur until then. Beginning on Oct. 1, the release says documented proof will be required for shelter costs, childcare expenses and countable resources (such
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two new Missouri laws taking effect Friday will give school districts more options for placing armed personnel inside schools. One law creates a training program known as the “Missouri Rangers.” The other expands who may serve as a “school protection officer.” Participation in both programs is optional for school districts. The Missouri
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri is set to receive millions of dollars as part of a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. According to a news release from Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, Missouri will receive between $100 million and $150 million. “As a mother, I know how critical it is to shield
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Office of Administration Commissioner Kenneth Zellers will retire on Sept. 4, according to a Tuesday email from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office. “As a proud Missourian, it has been a true honor and privilege to serve my state in these roles,” Zellers was quoted in the release. “I am grateful to have
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia lawmaker is warning that Missouri’s schools could face an increasingly difficult financial future, arguing that new revenue from legalized sports betting is not providing the boost to education voters were promised. The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says the sports wagering money is being used to fund existing
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 28, pregnancy will no longer be a determining factor for delaying a divorce, updating an over 50-year-old state rule. House Bill 1908 was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe in April and adds the text, “Pregnancy status shall not prevent the court from entering a judgment of dissolution of marriage or
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SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Eric Schmitt was one of many politicians on hand Thursday morning for the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair. Schmitt took questions from ABC 17 News on multiple topics before the event.
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