Missouri Politics Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Senate discipline Hawley?

January 11, 2021 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri has been at the center of controversy over events last week in the U.S. Capitol.

St. Louis protesters call on Hawley to resign from Senate

January 10, 2021 6:27 PM Sydney Olsen

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Several hundred protesters gathered in downtown St. Louis to call on Republican Sen. Josh Hawley to resign over his continued rejection of Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory — even after the riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Those at the Saturday demonstration chanted “No Hawley. No

Governor Mike Parson’s Inauguration open to public

January 10, 2021 7:24 AM Ben Fein

On Monday, Governor Parson is set to be sworn in as the 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration.

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley faces increasing backlash after U.S. Capitol violence

January 9, 2021 4:55 AM Ben Fein

Calls for Josh Hawley’s resignation are increasing after the Missouri Senator said he will, “never apologize” for his objection to the Electoral College certification.

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

State lawmaker proposes school board recalls, transfer option in response to online learning

January 8, 2021 3:01 PM Victoria Bragg

State Rep. Chuck Basye wants voters to have the power to recall school board members and parents the ability to transfer their children from schools teaching only online out of coronavirus fears.

Messages from Trump backers prompt Missouri GOP resignation

January 8, 2021 11:50 AM Associated Press

The former head of the Missouri Republican Party says she resigned early from the post because she was concerned with messages she was receiving from supporters of President Donald Trump.

Sen. Josh Hawley’s book canceled by publisher citing ‘deadly insurrection’ at Capitol building

January 7, 2021 6:07 PM CNN

In an extraordinary move, Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that it would no longer publish a planned book by Sen. Josh Hawley, one of the Republican lawmakers who led objections to Congress certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. “After witnessing the disturbing, deadly insurrection that took place on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., Simon & Schuster has

Lawmakers consider plan that would allow dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccine

January 7, 2021 10:08 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Missouri state lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Under the plan, dentists would be able to volunteer as vaccinators during emergencies. There is no word yet on where the vaccinations would actually occur. Right now

Hawley says he will ‘never apologize’ for Electoral College objection

January 7, 2021 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A defiant U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said he will “never apologize” for his Electoral College vote challenge amid an insurrection at the Capitol.

House members representing Mid-Missouri vote to uphold Electoral College objections

January 7, 2021 9:56 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The three members of the U.S. House representing Mid-Missouri each voted to support objections to Electoral College vote certification in two battleground states. Reps. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, and Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, each voted in favor of the objections in a joint session of Congress that started Wednesday and

Governor, other Missouri politicians condemn breach of U.S. Capitol

January 6, 2021 2:45 PM Matthew Sanders

Members of Congress from Missouri are reacting on social media to news that protesters have breached the U.S. Capitol.

Missouri lawmakers return to work amid coronavirus pandemic

January 6, 2021 3:35 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are back at work for what is likely to be an unusual session amid the coronavirus pandemic. The roughly five-month annual legislative session began Wednesday. Some precautions are in place to avoid spreading COVID-19. House and Senate administrative staff must wear face masks, for example. Lawmakers are strongly

Police: Protesters outside Sen. Hawley home were ‘peaceful’

January 5, 2021 6:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley claims “Antifa scumbags” threatened his wife and daughter in Washington D.C. Monday.

Head of veterans commission resigns after COVID-19 report

January 1, 2021 11:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) The chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission has resigned after releasing an investigative report that criticized the commission for not reacting more quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 140 COVID-19 deaths have been reported at the state’s seven veteran nursing homes. The head of the commission, Tim Noonan, told The

Mid-Missouri House members plan to object to Electoral College count

December 31, 2020 2:53 PM Matthew Sanders

Two U.S. House members representing parts of Mid-Missouri will object to the counting of Electoral College votes in a joint congressional session Wednesday, according to a statement posted on a congressman’s website.

Sen. Hawley says he will object during Electoral College vote certification

December 30, 2020 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s junior senator said Wednesday that he will challenge the Electoral College vote naming Democrat Joe Biden president during a congressional session Jan. 6. Congress meets in January after each presidential election to certify votes from the Electoral College. Biden beat President Donald Trump 306-232 in the electoral vote in November’s election,

WATCH: Missouri governor says 66,000 residents have received initial dose of coronavirus vaccine

December 30, 2020 12:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s governor said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon that 66,000 residents have received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

State capitols face showdown over COVID powers and spending

December 29, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State legislatures across the country will be convening in 2021 with a common theme at the center of their work. The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to shape both their budget and policy debates. The executive director of the National Conference of State Legislatures says he expects lawmakers in over half

Mid-Missourians to see unemployment benefits lapse

December 27, 2020 7:08 AM Ben Fein

President Trump failed to sign the proposed COVID-19 relief package, meaning many in Mid-Missouri could see their benefits stall.

Sentence of nonviolent drug offender commuted by Parson

December 23, 2020 3:31 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A nonviolent drug offender who argued that a change in state law should have made him eligible for parole is among nearly 30 people whose sentences were commuted or who were pardoned by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Gary Mitchell, of Joplin, was handed a sentence of 15 years in prison