Ashcroft announces campaign for governor
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft made his campaign for governor official Thursday.
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Senate’s Rowden not in favor of budget amendments targeting diversity, equity and inclusion language
A top Missouri Senate leader who represents Boone County says language approved by the House in budget bills prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion in government spending won’t make it through the Senate.
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Missouri lawmakers react to Trump indictment
Editor’s note: This story will be updated with more reactions as they come in. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury Thursday in New York. The indictment has been filed under seal and will be announced in the coming days, according to CNN. The charges are not publicly known
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House Democrats claim Missouri budget amendments promote racism
The Missouri House’s budget debate Thursday morning focused largely on Republican efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Rally planned for organization advocating better healthcare for mothers and babies in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, March of Dimes, an organization advocating for mothers and babies across America is set to host “March For Change” March for Change is a rally aimed at bettering health care in several areas for mothers and babies in Missouri. The rally comes just a day after hundreds of LGBTQ+
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban distracted driving?
Law enforcement officials say it’s one of the biggest causes of crashes — distracted driving, including texting while driving.
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Protest against anti-transgender legislation takes place at Missouri Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people from around Missouri on Wednesday gathered outside the Capitol to protest bills relating to transgender issues. The protest was scheduled last week after the Missouri senate passed two pieces of anti-transgender legislation, despite a filibuster by Democrats. For several hours, speakers from advocate groups along with members of
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Columbia mother advocates for hands-free driving laws after husband’s death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Adrienne Siddens lost her whole world on May 5, 2019, when a distracted driver ran over her husband while he was picking up cones after a marathon. “She was video chatting, she wasn’t texting and she was over 21, so technically under the current law that we have she wasn’t doing
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Library books become part of Missouri budget debate
Libraries, their funding and local control figured heavily into a state House debate Tuesday morning, acting as a preview for what was to come later in the day when lawmakers take up the state budget.
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TikTok bans proposed at state, federal levels, including in Missouri
States across the country are moving toward banning Tik Tok on government devices at the same time that a Missouri senator is pushing for more federal restrictions on the app.
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Missouri Senator Hawley defends Trump in midst of investigation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) came to Former President Donald Trump’s defense when asked about the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation. Hawley called the investigation a “transparent” attempt to negate Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 presidential election. “If Democrats can make up crimes to interfere in elections then what will stop future
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department asks for public input on how to spend federal money
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Aiming to get input from Boone County communities, the 2023 “Live Well Boone County” survey is open until April 21. The 40-question survey from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is the first step in the timeline to decide what to focus funding on in the community. Information from the
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Columbia man files lawsuit against Secretary of State for allegedly blocking initiative petition
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft alleging he illegally blocked an initiative petition. In the Cole County lawsuit, Harry “Chip” Cooper says he submitted two initiative petitions with enough signatures. The lawsuit alleges Ashcroft’s office rejected the petitions after the deadline and did not provide a
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Sports betting passes Missouri House
A bill legalizing sports betting for Missourians over 21 passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday morning.
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Missouri nurses say easing restrictions could solve rural health care staffing issues
Some Missouri nurses are advocating for lawmakers to remove restrictions on their practice so they can stay in rural communities without needing a physician.
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Local lawmaker optimistic state will receive funds for I-70 expansion, despite opposition
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In January, Gov. Mike Parson proposed the state spend $859 million to expand parts of Interstate 70 to three lanes. This expansion would affect parts of Boone County and suburban areas in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. The House Committee met Tuesday morning to discuss aspects of budgeting, which
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‘Neither side got exactly what they wanted’: Missouri Senate approves ban on minor transgender treatments after overnight filibuster
After more than 13 hours of filibustering, Missouri senators gave initial approval to a pair of bills dealing with transgender issues and children.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you more concerned with cultural or economic issues?
The “culture war” in American politics is in full swing.
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Missouri AG calls gender transition healthcare ‘experimental,’ implementing new regulations
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a news release and on his social media accounts Monday that his office is creating emergency regulations for gender-affirming care such as the use of puberty blockers.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri students be able to transfer more easily?
The Missouri House passed a hotly contested bill on a split vote Wednesday.
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