By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Republican-led group trying to restore abortion rights in Missouri is ending its campaign. Executive Director Jamie Corley on Thursday announced her moderate abortion-rights campaign is withdrawing to clear the path for a competing, more sweeping proposal. Corley was trying to amend Missouri’s constitution to
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By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State has posted a video of a book burning on social media. Valentina Gomez posted a video in which she uses a flamethrower to light fire to books on the social media platform
Continue ReadingBy MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writer Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O’Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019. So O’Brien, a Republican who represents the Grand Forks region, brought Lennon along to meetings with local leaders and constituents. O’Brien had her second daughter,
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The Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Emerging Issues approved a bill Wednesday that aims to deter catalytic converter thieves by ruining their market.
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By GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press A push to ask Arizona voters to add a right to abortion to the state constitution took on new stakes this week when the state’s Supreme Court ruled that the state can enforce a ban on abortion in all stages of pregnancy. Arizona is one of several
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Bets placed on this year’s Super Bowl are expected to set records. Despite Missouri’s football team playing in the game, the state will not reap any of the benefits from sports betting.
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EAGLE PASS, Tx. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson joined several other GOP governors at the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas to criticize the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis. Parson shared on “X” that he supports the decisions of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott when it comes to the border. Parson said he doesn’t believe
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to a Missouri school district asking it to “cease and desist its use of human sexuality materials.” According to the letter, Webster Groves School District, near St. Louis, showed students a presentation on gender identity and sexual orientation without giving parents the opportunity to opt-out.
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Nearly one year later, adult-use marijuana has made nearly $2 billion in Missouri. With a 6% state sales tax, Missouri racked in around $120 million.
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The Missouri House has passed its first bill of the legislative session.
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The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would allow students to transfer to surrounding school districts.
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By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — On the first day of Missouri’s new legislative session, Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden tried to cajole colleagues into congeniality with a rhetorical question: “Will we focus on principled progress or political pandemonium?” Progress was intended. But pandemonium ensued. Within days, a newly
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The Missouri Senate never adjourned on Monday.
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The Justice Department is investigating whether Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri misused campaign funds for her own personal security, the progressive lawmaker confirmed in a statement Tuesday.
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A member of the team who wrote the constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana in Missouri says local governments are not following the law when they double up on sales taxes.
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After funding for Missouri Task Force 1 was vetoed last year, Gov. Mike Parson proposed $1.3 million for the specialized disaster response team in his budget plan.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson suggests a $1.4 million investment to enhance the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab. According to the Boone County prosecutor, DNA testing results can take anywhere from 10.5 months to 20 months. The Department of Public Safety aims to enhance efficiency by acquiring four microscopes and hiring three new employees,
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Gov. Mike Parson gave his final State of the State address in the House chamber Wednesday afternoon.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the lack of affordable child care is costing the state more than $1 billion each year. Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon. In the speech, he outlined his priorities for the next budget and this
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Gov. Mike Parson wants the legislature to continue providing grants to increase teacher salaries.
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