Missouri officials seek to punish Russia, support Ukraine through business
A Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill to stop state entities and private businesses from doing business with Russia and Russian interests.
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Missouri advocate for quality long-term care weighs in on President Biden’s efforts to help nursing homes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden announced his plan to overhaul nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to increase inspections while continuing to keep COVID-19 under control. Marjorie Moore, the executive director of VOYCE, a St. Louis nonprofit that advocates for quality living across long-term care, says the pandemic was not easy
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Parson taps longtime veteran to lead Missouri health department
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson tapped a 22-year veteran of the Department of Health and Senior Services to lead the department Tuesday.
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Twitter suspends Vicky Hartzler personal Twitter account for tweet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Social media company Twitter has suspended Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s personal account after a tweet that read “Women’s sports are for women, not men pretending to be women,” and included her television ad. “Twitter believes the bigger threat is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee saying women’s sports are for
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Missouri congressional delegation issue statements on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s congressional delegation has issued statements regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) released the following statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is an assault against democracy and a destabilizing threat to all of Europe with worldwide ramifications. Our adversaries and allies alike are
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri eliminate its sales tax on groceries?
A proposal in the Missouri General Assembly would eliminate the state’s sales tax on food and groceries.
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Missouri Republican primary for U.S. Senate heats up during filing day
Long lines wrapped around the Secretary of State’s office as people from all over Missouri gathered to file for the August primary elections.
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August primary candidate filing opens Tuesday as U.S. congressional redistricting map is still undecided
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Candidates can file paperwork for the August primary election Tuesday morning at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office in Jefferson City. The candidate filings come as the Missouri Senate works to pick a map for the state’s eight U.S. congressional districts. Missouri is required to redraw the map every 10 years
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Congressional map debate expected to resume Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State senators spent the day working on bills but have not touched redistricting since last week. The new congressional map has been hotly debated over the last couple of weeks. Floor leader Senator Caleb Rowden says the senate plans to take up the new congressional map as early as Wednesday. He
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Two men file to run for state House seats
Two Columbia men have announced their intention to run for public office at the state level.
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Capitol hosts rally over congressional map; no action expected Tuesday
Scores of demonstrators rallying against the Missouri Senate leadership’s preferred congressional map gathered Tuesday in the Capitol.
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Missouri House bill hopes to lessen drunk driving
11,100 potential drunk drivers were stopped by ignition interlock devices in their cars in 2020.
Continue Reading Hawley endorsing Congresswoman Hartzler in 2022 Senate race
By JIM SALTER Associated Press U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler has landed the endorsement of would-be colleague Josh Hawley in her 2022 Senate bid, an endorsement that one expert on Monday called “a shot in the arm” and another called “perplexing.” Hawley on Saturday announced his support of Hartzler during a Republican gathering in suburban St.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Missouri legislature slash the governor’s pay raise plan?
One of Gov. Mike Parson’s key policy goals this legislative session is to raise pay for state employees.
Continue Reading Missouri Senate wraps up Saturday filibuster on redistricting
Missouri State Senators return to the chamber Wednesday at noon merely 12 hours after adjourning from a 31-hour filibuster session to continue discussion on how to draw the new districts for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Missouri Senators set to convene for Saturday session
Missouri Senators are set to gavel back in for a rare Saturday session, as both sides of the isle continue to filibuster talks regarding a new congressional redistricting plan.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the attorney general continue his lawsuit against CPS?
A lawyer for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office said Thursday that the state will not drop a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools now that the district’s mask mandate has expired.
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‘This is not over’: Attorney General continues lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools despite mask mandate ending
Columbia Public Schools dropped its temporary mask mandate starting Friday, just hours before a court hearing in which Attorney General Eric Schmitt planned to ask a judge to force the district to end the rule.
Continue Reading Missouri Senate ends filibuster over congressional redistricting proposals
State senators started talking around 6 p.m. on Monday about the proposals to redraw Missouri’s eight U.S. Congressional districts.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban cellphone use while driving?
The Missouri Department of Transportation is backing a bill that would ban cellphone use while driving unless you have a hands-free device.
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