Missouri Politics Archives

Missouri senators add library funding back into state budget; remove anti-DEI wording

April 19, 2023 4:11 PM Hannah Falcon

These funds were taken out by House Budget Chair Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage), who said libraries were wasting money with a lawsuit.

Shooting of Kansas City teen who went to wrong house puts spotlight on self-defense laws

April 18, 2023 11:54 AM Hannah Falcon

A white man in his 80s was charged Monday for allegedly shooting a Black teen boy twice when he went to the wrong house last Thursday.

Boone County Republicans hold annual Lincoln Days event Monday evening

April 17, 2023 4:56 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Republicans’ annual Lincoln Days event is Monday evening at the Stony Creek Inn. Republican politicians were expected to announce bids for upcoming elections, and those who’ve already announced their running would try to connect with Republican voters. Next year, both U.S. president and Missouri governor elections will be held.

Bill would prevent Missouri minors from getting high on delta compounds

April 17, 2023 11:29 AM Mitchell Kaminski

A Missouri lawmaker wants to create rules for selling a type of THC derived from hemp that is being sold in stores statewide.

Webber’s Senate war chest grows to over $100,000

April 17, 2023 4:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A former state House member and ex-chair of the state Democratic Party has raised more than $100,000 in his 2024 bid for Boone County’s state Senate seat.

Columbia City Council to swear in new council members

April 14, 2023 5:55 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) On Friday, the Columbia City Council is set to hold a special meeting to swear in Nick Knoth and Donald Waterman, The new members were elected in April’s election. During that meeting, the city also plans to celebrate the outgoing members, Ward 1 Councilwoman Pat Fowler and Ward 5 Councilman Matt Pitzer.

Limits on transgender care for Missouri youths begin shortly

April 13, 2023 4:19 PM Associated Press

Minors in Missouri soon will be required to undergo 18 months of therapy before receiving gender-affirming health care under an emergency rule released Thursday by the state’s Republican attorney general.

Judge temporarily blocks clean water rule in 24 states, including Missouri

April 13, 2023 9:35 AM Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways throughout the nation.

I-70 expansion funding added into transportation budget

April 11, 2023 12:12 PM Hannah Falcon

Money to expand Interstate 70 was put back into the state budget Tuesday.

Columbia’s Minchew exploring run for state Senate

April 10, 2023 3:44 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia businessman and experienced political campaigner said Monday that he’s exploring whether he’s the person to keep Boone County’s state Senate seat in Republican hands

Debates over I-70 expansion funding hits project with roadblock

April 9, 2023 7:49 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials hoping to expand I-70 are at a crossroads. Gov. Mike Parson proposed the $859 million “Improve I-70 project” in January, aiming to improve areas of the interstate and expand parts into three lanes. However, the topic of funding has temporarily placed a hold on plans. In making budget cuts towards the

Ashcroft announces campaign for governor

April 6, 2023 9:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft made his campaign for governor official Thursday.

Senate’s Rowden not in favor of budget amendments targeting diversity, equity and inclusion language

March 31, 2023 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

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.

Missouri lawmakers react to Trump indictment

March 30, 2023 7:03 PM Ryan Shiner

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

House Democrats claim Missouri budget amendments promote racism

March 30, 2023 5:29 PM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri House’s budget debate Thursday morning focused largely on Republican efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Rally planned for organization advocating better healthcare for mothers and babies in Missouri

March 30, 2023 6:48 AM Joushua Blount

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+

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban distracted driving?

March 30, 2023 2:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

Law enforcement officials say it’s one of the biggest causes of crashes — distracted driving, including texting while driving.

Protest against anti-transgender legislation takes place at Missouri Capitol

March 29, 2023 9:06 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Columbia mother advocates for hands-free driving laws after husband’s death

March 29, 2023 3:09 PM Hannah Falcon

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

Library books become part of Missouri budget debate

March 28, 2023 12:26 PM Hannah Falcon

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.