Missouri Politics Archives

Voting event held for quarantined Boone County residents

November 1, 2020 10:32 AM Ben Fein

The County Clerk’s Office held a drive-thru voting event for those in Boone who had tested positive for COVID-19 or had to quarantine due to the virus.

Mother of state Rep. Basye dies after contracting COVID-19

October 23, 2020 5:46 PM Matthew Sanders

The mother of state Rep. Chuck Basye died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19 that lasted more than a month.

Legislative committee questions Columbia Public Schools leaders over COVID-19 response

October 23, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from parents upset with Columbia Public Schools’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Boone County clerk and post office team up for election event

October 23, 2020 1:08 PM Ben Fein

The clerk said over 17,000 people have already cast their ballot in Boone County.

Missouri leaders give mixed response to governor’s special session on supplemental budget

October 21, 2020 7:53 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Leaders across the state are responding after Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson called a special session on a supplemental budget bill to be held two days after the election. After the General Assembly passed the budget in May, more funding through the CARES Act is now available. The supplemental budget will

Missouri highway patrol investigating political hoax text

October 21, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has opened an investigation looking into a recent fake text that said a Mid-Missouri state senator was stepping away from politics.

Mid-Missouri senator calls for investigation into weekend text hoax

October 19, 2020 7:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Republican Missouri state senator called for an investigation looking into a weekend text hoax claiming he dropped out of a senate race.

Sen. Josh Hawley writing book: ‘The Tyranny of Big Tech’

October 16, 2020 9:58 AM Associated Press

Sen. Josh Hawley is working on a book about one of the Missouri Republican’s ongoing targets.

St. Louis couple who waved guns at protest plead not guilty

October 14, 2020 10:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

ST. LOUIS (AP) A St. Louis couple celebrated in some circles and vilified in others for waving guns at protesters near their home have pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Mark and Patricia McCloskey appeared during a brief hearing Wednesday. The McCloskeys, who are both attorneys in their early 60s, have been charged with

Former senator accuses Rowden of ‘lying’ in attack ad against Baker

October 8, 2020 3:50 PM Matthew Sanders

Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill accused state Sen. Caleb Rowden of lying in an attack ad against his election opponent Thursday.

Missouri governor says again he will pardon St. Louis couple

October 8, 2020 8:57 AM Associated Press

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is repeating his pledge to pardon a St. Louis couple if they are convicted of gun charges for waving guns at protesters in front of their home this summer.

WATCH: State Senate candidates Rowden, Baker debate on ABC 17

October 7, 2020 2:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News will air a debate between two political veterans seeking a contested state Senate seat Wednesday.

Probe of GOP complaint against Galloway leads to legal fight

October 7, 2020 5:46 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s investigation of Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway over a GOP group’s allegations of campaign finance violations has prompted a legal fight. With Galloway engaged in a tight race for the governor’s seat with Republican incumbent Mike Parson, Ashcroft agreed last month to look into concerns

November election: Voters to select members of Congress, state legislators

September 30, 2020 10:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Find out what’s at stake in Congress and the Missouri General Assembly.

Amendment 1 would add term limits to more statewide offices

September 30, 2020 9:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Amendment 1 would add term limits to the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor and attorney general.

Boone County presidential primary voting

Amendment 3 would undo voter-approved redistricting changes

September 29, 2020 5:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri voters on Nov. 3 will be asked to decide again on an issue they cast ballots on just two years ago.

Stations pull ads on Democratic Missouri governor hopeful

September 25, 2020 5:54 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.. (AP) — Nine television stations have pulled an ad criticizing Democratic candidate for Missouri governor Nicole Galloway. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Friday reported that the ads were pulled after Galloway’s campaign sent cease-and-desist letters. The ads are by the Uniting Missouri PAC. The group supports Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s campaign but

Missouri governor, wife test positive for COVID-19

September 23, 2020 2:00 PM Connor Hirsch

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.

Auditor Nicole Galloway responds to Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation

September 23, 2020 10:55 PM Amber Tabeling

Auditor Nicole Galloway is responding to a Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation that was released on Monday after being filed by Senator Josh Hawley back in February.

Missouri’s senators weigh in on possible Supreme Court replacement

September 22, 2020 6:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

President Trump is expected to name a nominee Saturday according to the Associated Press.