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Missouri House committee moves forward with bill tying state funding to students at public universities, colleges

March 11, 2026 8:41 PM Alison Patton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives budget committee voted to move forward with a bill Wednesday that would link state funding to student enrollment at public universities and colleges. This means universities that educate lots of students, like the University of Missouri System and the Missouri State University, would receive millions in

Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments on legality of new congressional map

March 10, 2026 9:20 AM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: AI was used for background research of this article. Missouri’s rules on state census records were the focus of Tuesday’s arguments in the state Supreme Court as the months-long battle of Missouri’s true congressional map continues. The lawsuit, filed by Suzanne Luther and several other Missourians, challenges House Bill

Missouri House gives income tax phase-out plan initial approval

March 10, 2026 11:46 AM Lucas Geisler, Madison Stuerman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story has been corrected to say the bill received initial approval. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives gave initial approval Tuesday to a plan that would ask voters to phase out the state income tax over several years. The chamber voted 85-48 around 1 p.m. Tuesday to perfect HJR

Missouri Supreme Court judge expected to hear case that could give a clear answer on which congressional map is in place

March 8, 2026 7:06 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri Supreme Court judge is expected to hear arguments in a redistricting lawsuit on Tuesday that could give voters, politicians and election authorities a final answer as to which congressional map is currently in place. This lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the law that enacts the map, House Bill 1. The

House Committee to hear bill abolishing death penalty in Missouri

March 8, 2026 4:59 AM Marie Moyer

A Missouri House Bill abolishing the death penalty is set to head to committee Monday for a public hearing.

Missouri House weighs tougher English-proficiency standards for CDL drivers after wrong-way tractor-trailer incident

March 4, 2026 7:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday questioned whether the state’s commercial driver licensing standards adequately protect public safety following a high-profile wrong-way semi-truck incident in Lincoln County. The House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs held a public hearing on House Bill 3491, sponsored by Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker). The proposal would modify commercial driver’s

Sen. Josh Hawley opposes congressional approval for Iran attacks

March 4, 2026 7:31 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) spoke with ABC 17 News Wednesday about the ongoing military’ conflict with Iran. The Senate took up a vote on a War Powers Resolution Wednesday that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval for additional attacks against Iran. The US and Israel struck the country on

Columbia bars support extended World Cup serving hours, but feel City Council could have gone further

March 3, 2026 7:57 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bars in Columbia will be able to stay open later during this year’s World Cup, but not for as long as some had hoped for. The Columbia City Council unanimously voted on Monday night to approve an ordinance that extends the time bars can sell alcohol and stay open on certain days

Columbia mayor recommends delaying vote that could ban gaming machines

February 27, 2026 5:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s mayor is recommending the City Council table a vote that could ban gaming machines. Previous reporting shows the city was looking at banning unregulated machines known as “gray machines” or “no-chance machines.” The machines have been described as being “skill-based,” which has brought up questions of legality. The Columbia ban would

Rick Brattin announces bid for Missouri’s 5th District

February 26, 2026 9:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Cass County) in a Thursday press release announced his intent to run for the newly drawn 5th District for the U.S. House. Brattin was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 2020. Brattin refers to himself as a conservative and looks to support President Donald Trump. “I

State of the Union draws over $12M in wagers as prediction markets grow

February 25, 2026 7:28 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As prediction markets continue to gain traction across the United States, major political events like the State of the Union are increasingly becoming opportunities for people to place bets and turn a profit. President Donald Trump’s nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, the longest on record, generated more than $12 million

New Bloomfield city clerk resigns

February 25, 2026 3:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city clerk of a Callaway County town has resigned. John Joyce put in for his resignation on Feb. 6 and his last day as city clerk was Friday. First Ward Alderwoman Katie Lawrence was named the acting city clerk. The city declined to provide Joyce’s resignation letter. City attorney Nathan Nickolaus

Local voter groups argue SAVE Act ultimately harms voters

February 23, 2026 7:57 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the U.S. Senate reviewing House amendments in the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, the bill needs Senate approval to be moved to President Donald Trump’s desk. If approved, the SAVE Act would require those registering to vote to have proof of citizenship. Supporters argue the bill strengthens election integrity, while opponents

State Sen. Fitzwater to take job at Missouri Technology Corporation; won’t seek reelection

February 23, 2026 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state senator who serves Callaway and Montgomery counties said Monday that he will not seek reelection, instead taking a job with a public-private economic development partnership. Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit), announced on his Facebook page Monday — the day before filing for the August primary begins — that he

Missouri lawmakers take another shot at a bill that would allow the Secretary of State to rewrite unfair ballot titles

February 22, 2026 5:35 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri Supreme Court Justice knocked down a law last month that would allow the Secretary of State to rewrite unfair ballot summaries, instead of a judge. Lawmakers are taking another go at passing a similar law and making it stick this time. Rep. John Simmons (R-Washington) introduced House Bill 3146 that

Mid-Missouri voters might not know their congressional district until after April election

February 20, 2026 2:49 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Secretary of State’s Office backs the claim that the “Missouri First” map is in effect, but the Boone County clerk said Friday she can’t change district lines for voters until after the April election. “Right now in the voter registration system that’s maintained by the Secretary of State’s Office, there’s not

Cole County judge expected to strip provisions from initiative petition ballot measure

February 20, 2026 3:12 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Realtors and their legal partners are celebrating a victory after a Cole County judge ruled in their favor on a ballot measure that would change Missouri’s initiative petition process. Judge Daniel Green ruled from the bench Thursday that he would strip language that supporters and critics have called “ballot

Public hearing held for Missouri House bill that would require reporting Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome

February 19, 2026 6:37 PM Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to remove an incorrect reference to a vote. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bill that would require Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome to be reported to the Department of Health and Senior Services had a public hearing before a House committee hearing on Thursday. The bill would require contracted

Taylor Burks announces bid for Missouri’s 5th District seat

February 19, 2026 5:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks announced his bid for Missouri’s newly drawn Fifth District House seat in a Thursday press release. Burks, a Republican, has ran for congressional seats earlier this decade, including in the Third and Fourth districts. Filing for the Aug.4 primary opens Feb. 24. “Missouri deserves a representative

Class action lawsuit accuses Veterans United of deceiving homebuyers

February 18, 2026 6:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A class action lawsuit was filed on Thursday against one of Columbia’s biggest employers. A complaint was filed in the Western District Court of Missouri against Veterans United Home Loans. The plaintiffs in the class –which includes Christian Payton, Salem Zahn and Ernest Easter – are seeking at least a $5 million

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