What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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Missouri voters to decide on new redistricting amendment
Voters will decide whether to keep changes to redistricting and ethics rules approved in November 2018.
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Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions
A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.
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Missouri legislature passes $35 billion budget, major cuts avoided by potential federal dollars
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Senate and House of Representatives passed a $35.2 billion budget Friday hours before their 6 p.m. deadline. State Rep. Kip Kendrick, the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, said about $10 billion comes from general revenue, another $10 billion comes from other funds and $14.7 billion comes from
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Missouri’s congressional delegation takes questions in virtual town hall
Senators and Representatives from Missouri addressed viewer questions Thursday night during a COVID-19 Congressional Town Hall that aired on FOX 22. U.S. Reps. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) participated in the live event as well as U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt. Questions ranged from what lawmakers are doing to protect
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WATCH: Boone County commissioner talks about economic effect of COVID-19
Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry took questions on ABC 17 News on Thursday.
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Boone County buys food from local farmers as COVID-19 increases need
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a purchasing agreement with local farmers to help feed the hungry.
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Parson checks on Jefferson City businesses after COVID-19 reopening
Gov. Mike Parson made two stops to businesses in Jefferson City on Thursday morning to check in after the state lifted many COVID-19-related restrictions this week.
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Local businesses request repeal of Boone County reopening order
Lawyers at a Columbia firm have sent a letter to county and city officials requesting a repeal of Boone County’s COVID-19 reopening order on behalf of several businesses.
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Health officials confident in supplies as testing capacity expands in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says he is confident in the availability of testing materials in the state. At the governor’s daily briefing on Tuesday, Dr. Randall Williams said the state now has the capacity to test 60,000 people every week. The department has been
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COVID-19 Congressional Town Hall to air Thursday on FOX
FOX 22 will air a COVID-19 town hall featuring Missouri’s congressional delegation Thursday night.
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Municipal election still faces COVID-19 challenges after being postponed
The Boone County clerk said Tuesday that municipal elections could still have issues after they were postponed because of COVID-19.
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Columbia COVID-19 budget changes get initial approval
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved proposed changes to the budget Monday to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the economy. The city expects a 7 percent reduction in revenue for the general fund. The city predicts a 10 percent reduction in sales tax alone. City staff has recommended making a 7
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City council gives initial approval for budget changes due to COVID-19
The Columbia City Council will discuss the impact COVID-19 has taken on the city budget Monday.
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Columbia City Council accepts fairgrounds property
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 100 acres of the former Boone County fairgrounds property now belongs to the city of Columbia. The Columbia City Council accepted the land on Monday night after months of negotiations with the county. The approval brings in 135 acres of land of the Central Missouri Events Center for use by
Continue Reading VIDEO: Mayor Brian Treece talks about COVID-19 reopening order on its first day in force
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News on Monday before the city council’s pre-council meeting.
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Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry joined ABC 17 News live during the 5 p.m. Thursday broadcast.
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State Department of Labor reports historic unemployment numbers due to COVID-19 pandemic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Labor says more than 400,000 initial unemployment claims were filed between March 15 and April 18. The department’s director, Anna Hui, reported the historic numbers during the governor’s daily briefing on Wednesday. The state would typically process 2,300 to 3,000 initial claims per week this time of
Continue Reading COVID-19 making major impacts on state budget hearings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers will face a number of COVID-19 related changes when they convene at the Capitol on Monday. It’s the first time they will convene since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in March due to the impact from COVID-19. “It will be a historic budget,” said state
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Legislative session to resume amid COVID-19 pandemic
Missouri lawmakers will convene for the first time Monday since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in mid-March due to the impact from COVID-19.
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