Missouri Politics Archives

Columbia woman stuck in Peru ‘falling through cracks’

March 30, 2020 12:02 PM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia woman has been trapped in Peru under quarantine for 15 days.

Lawmakers explore alternate legislative solutions for state budget amid virus outbreak

March 25, 2020 7:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

The future of Missouri’s legislative session is unclear amid the growing presence of the coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Missouri orders $10 million worth of N95 masks in COVID-19 fight

March 24, 2020 2:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to hold his daily news conference on developments related to COVID-19 at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Local restaurants react to lift on restricting sale of unprepared food

March 23, 2020 7:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.

Public health group pushes for more movement restrictions in Missouri

March 22, 2020 8:49 PM Matthew Sanders

A group that represents public health agencies in major Missouri metropolitan areas sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson on Friday pushing for tighter controls on public movement.

State lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 1:17 AM Lucas Geisler

A member of the Missouri House of Representatives has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to House leadership.

Missouri to prohibit gatherings of 10 or more to slow COVID-19

March 20, 2020 2:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will hold his daily COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. in the Missouri Capitol.

Parson defends decision not to close business as COVID-19 spreads

March 19, 2020 1:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday defended his decision not to order businesses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19.

State provides resources to victims of coronavirus-related scams

March 19, 2020 10:42 AM Joe McLean

State officials warn the crisis of COVID-19 presents an opportunity for scammers to prey upon vulnerable Missouri citizens.

Missouri lawmakers debate coronavirus relief funding in final House budget push

March 18, 2020 3:31 PM Joe McLean

Missouri representatives reconvened in the house chamber Wednesday morning amid heightened concerns of the coronavirus pandemic and warnings from state and local officials to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.

Gov. Mike Parson gives first daily briefing on COVID-19

Gov. Parson holds first daily briefing on coronavirus response

March 17, 2020 5:28 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to COVID-19.

Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects

March 17, 2020 1:20 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.

Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri

March 13, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 in the state.

State of emergency will help state health lab test more COVID-19 kits

March 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zach Boetto

Changes brought about by the national and state of emergency will allow the Missouri Public Health Laboratory to test more COVID-19 kits. According to Bill Whitmar, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory Director, more funding from the federal and state governments and new FDA compliance provides the lab with the ability to test COVID-19 kits

State employees briefed on sick leave procedure amid coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 4:31 PM Joe McLean

Missouri state employees on Thursday received a memo from the Office of Administration reminding them of sick leave procedures as concerns grow over the international coronavirus pandemic.

Missouri House to continue working despite coronavirus fears

March 12, 2020 11:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri House leaders said Thursday that the chamber will move ahead next week with its work despite the state Senate taking a break over coronavirus concerns.

Missouri could receive more COVID-19 tests this week after first diagnosis

March 8, 2020 6:36 PM Connor Hirsch

Rep. Kip Kendrick (D – Columbia) said the state has tests available and is equipped to use them, but with the first presumptive positive test of the novel Coronavirus in Missouri, more will be needed.