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Giuliani backs Missouri letter questioning election results

December 15, 2020 1:17 PM Associated Press

A panel of Missouri lawmakers has given approval to a resolution questioning the integrity of the presidential election.

Missouri House to investigate abuse claims against lawmaker

December 14, 2020 7:54 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House will investigate an incoming lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago. Republican House leaders in a joint statement Monday said the Ethics Committee will investigate Rick Roeber when the Legislature convenes in January. Roeber didn’t immediately return an Associated Press request for comment Monday.

Missouri presidential electors formally cast votes for Trump

December 14, 2020 10:45 AM Associated Press

Missouri’s presidential electors have cast all 10 of the state’s votes for Republican President Donald Trump.

Missouri governor, lawmakers brace for tighter budget

December 11, 2020 4:54 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s governor and top Republican lawmakers are expecting the state to bring in less money next year. Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday announced officials are planning on the state collecting about $9.78 billion in revenue next fiscal year, which begins in July. That’s about $200 million less than the

Sen. Hawley introduces plan to provide $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks

December 10, 2020 11:19 AM Victoria Bragg

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday he will introduce a bill to provide $1,200 checks to individuals for coronavirus relief.

Mid-Missouri Republicans support House resolution calling for vote investigations in battleground states

December 10, 2020 1:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Rep. Justin Hill, R-Lake St. Louis, filed the resolution Thursday after the House speaker extended the legislature’s special session to Monday.

Missouri AG joins Texas suit aimed at reversing Trump loss

December 9, 2020 5:18 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican attorney general has brought the state into an effort by GOP officials across the nation to reverse President Donald Trump’s election loss. Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Wednesday that Missouri has joined more than 15 other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case filed

Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers

December 9, 2020 3:22 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,

State cites Jefferson City group for Medicaid expansion postcards

December 8, 2020 8:58 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City group will have to pay a fine for not disclosing it paid for postcards sent to support an August ballot measure. The Missouri Ethics Commission fined the Jefferson City Area Indivisible $1,100 on Dec. 4 for failing to tell people it paid for postcards promoting Amendment 2 or

Missouri officially certifies election showing Trump win

December 8, 2020 3:10 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials have certified this year’s election results showing that President Donald Trump easily won the state’s 10 electoral votes over Democrat Joseph Biden. The State Board of Canvassers said Tuesday that Trump won 56% of the vote to Biden’s 41%, with the remainder going to lesser-known candidates. The board

Boone County Democrats seek a candidate for House District 45

December 3, 2020 9:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Democratic Committee is looking for potential candidates interested in running for the opening in House District 45. In a news release on Nov. 16, Rep. Kip Kendrick said he will forego his final term, which he was elected to on Nov. 3, to join Senator-elect Greg Razer, D-Kansas City,

Senate confirms Christopher Waller to serve on Fed’s board

December 3, 2020 4:52 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has narrowly confirmed the nomination of Christopher Waller for the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, placing another of President Donald Trump’s picks on the Fed’s influential board after a string of high-profile rejections. The vote Thursday in favor of Waller’s appointment was 48-47. Waller, research director for the St. Louis

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

December 3, 2020 4:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

A group of Republican lawmakers wants to limit the power of local health directors, citing frustration at orders meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. If the bill becomes law it would impose limits on how long such local orders could remain in effect before triggering a review by the state health department

State lawmakers’ proposal would limit health orders issued by local governments

December 2, 2020 12:19 PM Victoria Bragg

A St. Louis-area state senator is spearheading a legislative effort to limit local governments’ power to enact health orders like those meant to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Missouri senators advance $1.2B virus aid package

December 1, 2020 8:44 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are back at work after several tested positive for the coronavirus, which delayed a special session. Senators on Tuesday gave initial approval to a $1.2 billion coronavirus aid package. They also were scheduled to start debate on a new law that would prevent lawsuits against health care workers for

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri have a mask mandate?

November 20, 2020 1:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson fielded questions at his coronavirus briefing Thursday about whether it is time for Missouri to have a statewide mask mandate. New COVID-19 cases are growing in the state, renewing calls for a statewide requirement. However, opponents of a mandate say it’s not necessary.

Missouri House committee releases recommendations to protect children from abuse at unlicensed youth residential facilities

November 19, 2020 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the House Children and Families Committee have released recommendations designed to keep children at unlicensed youth residential facilities safe. State Rep. Sheila Solon, who chairs the committee, said the recommendations are meant to end the cycle of abuse that has occurred at unlicensed facilities in Missouri. “The lack of

Columbia representative foregoing last term

November 16, 2020 5:00 AM Brittany Wiley

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After six years, Rep. Kip Kendrick, D-Columbia, is resigning. In a news release, Kendrick said he will forego his final term, which he was elected to on Nov. 3, to join Senator-elect Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, as his chief of staff. The two worked together over the past four years in

Missouri State Senate introduces new legislation regarding COVID-19 liability

November 13, 2020 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. One day after Governor Mike Parson called for a new bill regarding COVID-19 liability, the Missouri State Senate introduced their first bill regarding the proposed legislation. The proposed legislation includes three main provisions regarding liability protection. Liability protection for health care workers who provide care as necessitated by a declared state of

Governor expands special session to include liability protections

November 13, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

The bill would provide protections for health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations against lawsuits related to COVID-19.