Missouri Politics Archives

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

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support unions?

September 5, 2023 4:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

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.

New Missouri law includes PTSD treatment for first responders

September 4, 2023 11:37 AM Morgan Buresh

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.

Could Missouri become a Right to Work state?

September 4, 2023 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Union membership decreased from 10.3% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Missouri Republican seeks exceptions to near-total abortion ban, including for rape and incest cases

August 30, 2023 12:34 PM Associated Press

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

New Missouri law aims to improve searches for missing children

August 29, 2023 11:27 AM Morgan Buresh

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.

New laws going into effect in Missouri Monday

August 27, 2023 4:37 PM Grace Pankey

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

Missouri judge says ban on gender-affirming care for minors can start Monday

August 25, 2023 3:30 PM Associated Press

A Missouri judge says a law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors can take effect.

Missouri hands-free driving law goes into effect Monday with grace period

August 23, 2023 11:18 AM Hannah Falcon

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.

More Missouri schools using safety app as 2023-24 year begins

August 22, 2023 3:46 PM Hannah Falcon

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.

Business leaders mixed reactions to I-70 expansion through Columbia

August 15, 2023 11:45 AM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign the bill funding the expansion of Interstate 70 on Tuesday afternoon on The Loop in Columbia.

Missouri’s political leaders discuss how Farm Bill extension could impact drought, broadband at State Fair

August 14, 2023 10:24 AM Hannah Falcon

Farmers and politicians gathered Monday at the Missouri State Fair to talk about the next extension of the Farm Bill.

More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume

August 14, 2023 11:18 AM Associated Press

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.