Missouri Politics Archives

Moberly church group stuck in Israel during war

October 11, 2023 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri’s U.S. senators’ offices are offering resources and help to any Missourians stuck in war-torn Israel and Gaza.

Plocher announces bid for lieutenant governor

October 11, 2023 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Speaker of the House Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis) announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday in a press release. In his press release, Plocher describes himself as a conservative and showed support for Missouri’s abortion ban, as well as the Save Women’s Sports Act that was signed by

Missouri working to implement Alzheimer’s task force recommendations

October 10, 2023 6:30 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 120,000 Missouri residents are living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow by more than 8% in the next two years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Missouri’s elected officials are recognizing this epidemic, and one of the ways they’ve taken action is with the state’s Alzheimer’s State

Woman with Boone County ties dies in Hamas attack on Israel

October 9, 2023 12:02 PM Hannah Falcon

The leader of a Mid-Missouri synagogue said late Sunday that the weekend attack on Israel by militants in the Gaza Strip is a “broken glass moment” for the Jewish people, referencing the horrors of the Holocaust.

Missouri politicians express support for Israel

October 7, 2023 7:17 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s elected officials are outspoken about the attacks in Israel Saturday. Many proclaiming support for Israeli defenses. In a joint statement, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and Senate President Caleb Rowden expressed support for Israel. “We reiterate our unwavering support for the State of Israel and its inherent right to defend itself against

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you missed work because you didn’t have child care?

October 5, 2023 2:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Leaders say the lack of sufficient resources costs companies and the state more than a billion dollars each year and is most felt in rural areas.

80% of Missouri business leaders say child care crisis bad for state

October 4, 2023 11:02 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers, business leaders and business owners from across Missouri gathered for a discussion on an issue plaguing Missouri’s economy: child care.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you side with Missouri GOP representatives on Kevin McCarthy?

October 4, 2023 2:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Washington made history again Tuesday when a sitting House speaker was voted out of his office for the first time in the nation’s history.

Two hearings set for Wednesday at the Missouri Supreme Court

September 27, 2023 5:19 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments today for not one, but two court cases against the state beginning at 9 a.m. in Jefferson City. City of St. Louis, et al. v. State of Missouri, et al. The Supreme Court will hear arguments today for the city of St. Louis over

A judge has rewritten Missouri ballot summary language that described ‘dangerous’ abortions

September 25, 2023 12:39 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has tossed Republican-written ballot summary language Monday that described several proposed constitutional amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.” The judge ruled Monday and rewrote the summary to say the amendment will undo Missouri’s almost total ban on abortions. The

A flamethrower and comments about book burning ignite a political firestorm in Missouri

September 21, 2023 11:23 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE and JOHN HANNA Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A longshot candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent “Freedom Fest” event outside St. Louis as no big deal. They said it was a fun moment for fellow Republicans who attended, and that

Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it’s legal

September 21, 2023 11:16 PM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal. In Missouri and North Dakota, health systems and advocates say the reason is the possibility of legal action against doctors and their employers for injuries related to the

Missouri professional sports teams file initiative petitions to legalize sports betting

September 20, 2023 11:56 AM Hannah Falcon

After years of falling behind, professional sports teams want to take sports betting to the voters.

Missouri AG claims price discrepancies at Dollar General in lawsuit

September 13, 2023 7:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming “unfair and deceptive pricing” in hundreds of stores, according to a Wednesday press release from the Attorney General’s office. Bailey claims Dollar General violates Missouri’s consumer protection law by listing one price on shelves then allegedly charging a different

Missouri lawmakers do not restore over $1 million for Missouri Task Force One in veto session

September 13, 2023 10:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) told ABC 17 News she plans to ask for the Missouri Task Force One funding to be restored.

MSHSAA policy on transgender student-athletes null after new law went into effect

September 12, 2023 10:22 AM Hannah Falcon

After a law called the “Save Women’s Sports Act” by supporters went into effect Aug. 28, a Missouri State High School Athletic Association policy regarding transgender student-athletes is no longer relevant.

Missouri clinics halt transgender care for minors in wake of new state law

September 12, 2023 10:27 AM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — At least two Missouri health care centers have stopped prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors for purposes of gender transition, citing a new state law that gives former patients broad leeway to sue. A statement released Monday by the Washington University

Cole County judge to decide whether abortion petition ballot summary is fair

September 11, 2023 10:18 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawyers for both the Missouri ACLU and the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office gathered in the Cole County Courthouse on Monday, joined by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and other politicians fighting over Missouri’s access to abortion.

Governor signs laws expanding first responder access to anti-opioid drugs, increasing law enforcement training hours

September 6, 2023 4:17 PM Hannah Falcon

First responders will now have fewer barriers to giving life-saving medications to people suffering from a drug overdose.

Parson requests federal aid for counties, citing recent storms, flooding

September 6, 2023 6:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The governor’s office announced in a Wednesday press release that the state is requesting a “major disaster declaration” for federal assistance to 33 Missouri counties, citing inclement weather from July 29-Aug. 14. The aid request includes several counties in Mid-Missouri, including Benton, Camden and Maries counties. According to the release, initial

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