QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support unions?
Unions are active in Mid-Missouri, with public employees who work for the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools and the City of Columbia represented by unions.
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New Missouri law includes PTSD treatment for first responders
As members of Missouri Task Force 1 return to Columbia on Monday, they could make use of a new state law meant to help first responders deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Could Missouri become a Right to Work state?
Union membership decreased from 10.3% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Missouri Republican seeks exceptions to near-total abortion ban, including for rape and incest cases
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri Republican wants exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban. Jamie Corley of suburban St. Louis filed constitutional amendments Wednesday to allow abortions in cases of rape, incest and fatal abnormalities until fetal viability. Viability is typically around 24 weeks. Corley also proposed allowing abortions
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New Missouri law aims to improve searches for missing children
A Missouri law that took effect Monday includes foster children regardless of age, emancipated minors, homeless youth and unaccompanied minors in law enforcement’s search for missing children.
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New laws going into effect in Missouri Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several new laws are going into effect in Missouri on Monday, including a hands-free law, restrictions for transgender people and an expansion of mental health care for first responders. Hands-free driving Missouri’s new Hands-Free law goes into effect on Monday. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 28 states have hand-held
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Missouri judge says ban on gender-affirming care for minors can start Monday
A Missouri judge says a law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors can take effect.
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Missouri hands-free driving law goes into effect Monday with grace period
A new law going into effect Monday makes it illegal for Missourians to hold their phones while driving, but there are some caveats when it comes to enforcing the law.
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More Missouri schools using safety app as 2023-24 year begins
Hundreds of Missouri schools have signed up for a new tool they hope will increase campus safety — an app meant to improve the response to school safety threats.
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Business leaders mixed reactions to I-70 expansion through Columbia
Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign the bill funding the expansion of Interstate 70 on Tuesday afternoon on The Loop in Columbia.
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Missouri’s political leaders discuss how Farm Bill extension could impact drought, broadband at State Fair
Farmers and politicians gathered Monday at the Missouri State Fair to talk about the next extension of the Farm Bill.
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More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume
As children across the U.S. head back to classes and practices for fall sports, four more states are expecting their K-12 schools to keep transgender girls off their girls teams.
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Ashcroft certifies ballot language after judge throws out lawsuit on abortion petition
A hearing in a second lawsuit regarding the initiative petition on abortion access is scheduled to take place Wednesday morning in Cole County Court.
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ACLU Missouri files lawsuit to block anti-transgender bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The ACLU of Missouri announced in a Tuesday press release that it – along with Lambda Legal and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP — has filed a lawsuit to try to block a law that attempts to prevent transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming healthcare. The lawsuit aims to block Senate Bill
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Cole County residents voting on library tax increase
Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.
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Former Gov. Matt Blunt’s official portrait unveiled at Missouri Capitol
Former Missouri Governor Matt Blunt had his painted portrait unveiled in the Capitol building today.
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Missouri Supreme Court backs lower court ruling against attorney general on abortion question
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit against the Missouri Attorney General that would allow an initiative petition on reproductive rights to move forward.
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Passage of Show Mo Act opens door for Mid-Missouri film productions
The Show Mo Act, which provides tax incentives for entertainment projects in Missouri, passed this year and was signed into law after years of trying.
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Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion ballot question lawsuit
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit against the Missouri Attorney General that would allow an initiative petition on reproductive rights to move forward.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will new funding fix Missouri’s foster care system?
Missouri’s foster care system has long been plagued with problems.
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