Lawmakers pass $49 billion state budget hours before deadline
Lawmakers in Jefferson City convened at the Capitol for a rare Friday session to work on the state budget, due Friday evening.
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Missouri senators back $500 tax refund for individuals
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri taxpayers are a step closer to getting a several-hundred-dollar refund from the state. The Senate on Thursday night endorsed a plan to provide a one-time tax credit of up to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples. The refunds would go only to
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One day away from budget deadline, lawmakers remain confident
The Missouri legislature has only one day left to get a 2023 state budget on the governor’s desk, and both chambers have yet to pass the 15 budget bills.
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Judge says Greitens can view ex-wife’s phone records
Former Missouri governor Eric Greitens can have access to his ex-wife’s cellphone records in a child custody case, a judge ruled last week.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress expand support for families if Roe v. Wade is struck down?
The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that indicates the court could strike down Roe v. Wade has shaken the political world.
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Senator Hawley speaks out on what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
ABC 17 News spoke with Senator Josh Hawley (R – MO) on what could happen if Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening
May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.
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Missouri lawmakers approve teacher pay raises in state budget conference committee
During Teachers Appreciation Week, lawmakers in Jefferson City showed their appreciation by approving a raise in the base salary for Missouri educators.
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New congressional map introduced in Missouri House committee
Lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives introduced a new congressional map Wednesday afternoon in hopes of passing one before the end of the session.
Continue Reading Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade?
A draft decision leaked Monday night indicates the U.S. Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that guaranteed Americans the right to an abortion.
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Missouri lawmaker wants to uphold Missouri laws, prevent people from seeking out of state abortions
As the future of Roe V. Wade looms over people living in the United States, several anti-abortion bills are working through Missouri’s legislature, and one lawmaker is working to add more.
Continue Reading Lawmakers try to roll back some parole eligibility for people in prison for juvenile crimes prompting concerns about Cole County case
State lawmakers are considering rolling back some parole rules for people in prison for crimes committed as children, prompting concerns about a Cole County child killer’s case.
Continue Reading Timeline of abortion actions taken in the state of Missouri
The state of Missouri has taken multiple actions over the last nearly 15 years through the state legislature to end abortions.
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Missourians could lose abortion access if court strikes down Roe v. Wade
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade could lead to the end of most abortions in Missouri because of a trigger law enacted in 2019.
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Missouri congressional delegation reacts to leak of Roe v. Wade draft decision
The release of a reported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could overturn the abortion rights guaranteed by Roe v. Wade drew immediate reaction from some of Missouri’s congressional delegation Monday night.
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Countdown to budget deadline begins in Missouri legislature
The deadline for the 2023 Missouri state budget is Friday, but lawmakers still have several things to do before they’re ready to put the bills on the governor’s desk.
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American Rescue Plan funding on Missouri lawmakers’ agenda for Monday
Lawmakers in Jefferson City have one week to decide how they want to spend $2.7 billion in federal funding in the 2023 state budget.
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State agency to leave federal student loan program
The Missouri Department of Higher Education said Friday that it will exit a federal student loan program that last issued loans in 2010 because of a continued freeze on student loan payments.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should SNAP recipients be allowed to use benefits at restaurants?
This week the Missouri Senate debated a bill that would allow people who receive SNAP benefits — commonly known as food stamps — to use them at restaurants.
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