New Bloomfield loses money for water, sewer project in governor’s line-item budget vetoes
New Bloomfield came out of Gov. Mike Parson’s budget deliberations a loser of millions meant to improve sewer and water systems.
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How Missouri played a part in student loan debt forgiveness challenges
Missouri had a significant role in the legal challenges that led to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan Friday.
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Supreme Court rejects Biden plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt
A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for millions of Americans.
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UM schools to discontinue scholarships acknowledging race after Supreme Court decision, statement says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System issued a statement in regards to the Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to omit the use of affirmative action in college admissions. In the statement, the school said it will stop allowing a number of scholarships, following the decision and a letter issued by the state’s attorney
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Missouri ordered to pay $242K for open records law violations while Josh Hawley was attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge has ordered the Missouri attorney general’s office to pay $242,000 in legal fees for violations of the open records law that occurred when current U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley served in the office. Hawley, a Republican, was accused of withholding documents from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee while he
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How Missouri’s full abortion ban reverberates a year after Roe was overturned
The ban was written to go into effect after a decision overturning the precedent.
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Richey announces state senate bid
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) announced Tuesday night on his social media that he will run for the 21st District seat in the Missouri Senate. Richey currently represents District 39 in the Missouri House, which is part of Clay County. He was first elected to that seat in 2018. District 21
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Abortion access initiative one step closer to ballot after Cole County ruling
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri voters could decide whether to restore access to abortion after a Cole County ruling pushed an initiative petition one step closer to getting on the ballot. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beteem ruled the attorney general must approve the fiscal note on a proposed initiative petition within 24 hours, allowing
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Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials’ standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will move forward after a judge broke a standoff between two Republican officials that had halted the process. Cole County Presiding Judge Jon Beetem on Tuesday ordered Missouri’s attorney general to approve the state auditor’s cost
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Missouri Republicans react to news of Trump indictment
Missouri Republicans are sharing reactions to the news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
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Area lawmakers react to Parson signing anti-transgender legislation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed a pair of anti-transgender bills, and Missouri lawmakers have been showing support and disdain for the measures. One bill — SB39 — prohibits transgender people from participating in girls and women’s sports. The law applies to elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education institutions, including private schools, public school
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Missouri governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, some adults
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Transgender minors and some adults soon will be banned from accessing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries under a bill signed by Missouri’s Republican governor. Gov. Mike Parson also on Wednesday signed legislation that will block transgender girls and women from playing on female sports
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did your member of Congress represent you on the debt ceiling?
The House voted Wednesday night to approve the deal that Democratic and Republican leadership struck last week to increase the debt ceiling and avert a default.
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Mid-Missouri congressmen split on debt ceiling deal
The members of Congress who represent Mid-Missouri are split on the debt ceiling deal, with the area’s newest House member breaking away from his more tenured colleagues.
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Gregory announces bid for Missouri Senate
MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Republican state Rep. Kurtis Gregory announced in a Wednesday press release that he is running for the District 21 seat in the Missouri Senate. District 21 includes Cooper, Howard, Lafayette, Ray and Saline counties, as well as part of Clay County. The seat is currently held by Sen. Denny Hoskins, who will
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Organizations deliver letters to governor to stop death of Michael Tisius
Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will deliver letters to the governor Tuesday in an effort to stop the execution of Michael Tisius.
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Local libraries feel prepared for Missouri Secretary of State’s rule on ‘obscene’ books
A new state rule allowing parents to challenge which books are appropriate for children went into effect Tuesday.
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Missouri’s members of Congress mum so far on debt ceiling deal
Members of Congress who represent Mid-Missouri have so far been silent on the details of a deal reached over the weekend to avert a U.S. credit default.
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Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County
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Kehoe to prioritize crime prevention in 2024 gubernatorial campaign
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) While Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe kicked off his 2024 campaign for governor Tuesday at the Capitol Bluff Event Center, he announced his focus on crime and working together, and responded to accusations from other candidates. Kehoe previously announced he was running in April 2022. The election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5,
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