Politics Archives

Bloomberg drops out of the race

March 4, 2020 12:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

After disappointing Super Tuesday results, Bloomberg has ended his campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. What went wrong?

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

Gov. Parson says Missouri is ready for COVID-19 outbreak

March 3, 2020 10:50 AM Connor Hirsch

Parson met with the State Emergency Management Agency and other government officials to discuss the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

About 100 people in Missouri monitoring themselves amid coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020 10:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

The state of Missouri is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak, despite there being no confirmed cases in the state.

Cole County Western Commissioner plans to run again in August Primary

February 28, 2020 6:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County Western Commissioner Kris Scheperle announced on his Facebook page that he plans to run to keep his seat on the county’s governing body.

Repairs to Capital View levees continue as spring flood season looms

February 26, 2020 5:16 PM Joe McLean

Repairs to the system of barriers that protects areas of north Jefferson City from the Missouri River have yet to be completed ahead of expected spring flooding.

Candidates file for August primary election

February 25, 2020 9:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Candidates for statewide and local elections filed on Tuesday for the August Primary.

Missouri House bills aim to regulate how college athletes get paid

February 24, 2020 11:53 AM Amber Tabeling

A Missouri House committee will hear testimony Monday on three bills that would establish regulations to potential pay for college athletes.

A 2020 Democratic presidential candidate field guide

February 24, 2020 5:58 PM Associated Press

A look at who the Democratic presidential contenders are, where they stand on the issues and how much they’re raising.

Feds provide $800,000 to start flight to Charlotte from Columbia

February 21, 2020 5:07 PM Matthew Sanders

City officials hope a federal grant will help entice a carrier to provide flights from the Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Trump tackles the west

February 21, 2020 10:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at the president’s four-day swing through the West Coast ahead of his rally in Nevada on Friday night.

Potential for caucus chaos in Nevada

February 20, 2020 10:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

With the blended voting system in Nevada, many commentators are concerned that there may be a repeat of the delays experienced in Iowa.

A House committee questions the head of Missouri's Medical Marijuana program

Company that graded medical marijuana applications rejects claims of conflict

February 19, 2020 10:11 PM Barry Mangold

During an hours-long hearing, several Missouri state lawmakers raised concerns that the company charged with scored applications for medical marijuana licenses had a conflict of interest.

Bill would help Missouri high school students make career, college decisions

February 19, 2020 11:26 AM Connor Hirsch

A Mid-Missouri representative has filed a bill meant to help high school students make decisions about their careers.

Request to remove mayor’s girlfriend not mentioned in Ashland police report

February 19, 2020 1:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Ashland Board of Aldermen members say the city’s public safety is not affected by the absence of the suspended Police Chief Lyn Woolford.

Early vote boosts turnout in Nevada, but concerns about caucus day remain

February 19, 2020 5:57 PM CNN

The number of people who participated in the four-day early voting period here in Nevada approached the total turnout of the 2016 caucuses, a Nevada Democratic Party aide tells CNN. The high early turnout is reason to celebrate for Nevada Democrats, who see it as proof that voters are interested in the Democratic nomination fight.

Missouri Attorney General Schmitt seeks election

February 19, 2020 2:18 PM Associated Press

Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says he’s running to keep his seat.

Analyzing Bloomberg in Nevada

February 19, 2020 2:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

An examination of Bloomberg’s current standing in the race as he qualifies for his first debate, set to take place Wednesday night in Nevada.

Allegations of misogynistic and sexist comments loom over Michael Bloomberg’s first 2020 debate

February 19, 2020 9:54 AM CNN

When Michael Bloomberg takes the 2020 debate stage for the first time Wednesday night, allegations of sexist and misogynistic behavior will loom over the former New York City Mayor. They include claims from the 1990s that prior to a male colleague’s wedding, Bloomberg told a group of female employees to “line up to give him

Gov. Parson promises resources for bridge repairs

February 14, 2020 7:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson spoke about infrastructure at a meeting for County Commissioners Association of Missouri in Columbia on Friday morning.

State lawmakers to discuss medical marijuana licensing

February 19, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Missouri lawmakers will hold a hearing on medical marijuana licensing on Wednesday.