WATCH: Governor takes COVID-19 questions from reporters at Capitol
Gov. Mike Parson took questions Friday from reporters in person for the first time in weeks.
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Gov. Parson expects social distancing in state for months, even when orders expire
Gov. Mike Parson outlined what Missouri could look like as businesses start to reopen in a one-on-one interview with ABC 17 News. Parson said that things will look different as places reopen to the public and that social distancing will likely be practiced for months. “You’re going to have to have a new form of
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Gov. Parson announces $3 million in broadband grants
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state will grant internet providers across Missouri millions of dollars through the Missouri Broadband Grant Program. You can find the list of broadband grant recipients and their project locations here. Gov. Mike Parson announced the funding Friday during his daily briefing about COVID-19. Thirteen different internet providers across the state will
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Mid-Missouri leaders respond to the idea of reopening the state
Local leaders who spoke with ABC 17 News on Thursday said they would like to lift restrictions on business and movement put in place to slow COVID-19 as soon as possible, but such easing must be done in a safe way.
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St. Louis County, Kansas City extend stay-at-home orders
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to announce whether he’s extending his statewide stay-at-home order to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, but Missouri’s largest city and county aren’t waiting.
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Officials look for ways to expand health care in rural counties during COVID-19 crisis
Some rural counties have yet to see a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases despite major outbreak in some urban areas.
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Jefferson City sales tax revenue lags, full virus impact unknown
Jefferson City leaders are proceeding with caution on many sales-tax supported projects while monitoring the expected drop in revenue associated with COVID-19.
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JEFFTRAN seeks $2.3 million in federal funds to soften impact of pandemic
Jefferson City Transit Division director Mark Mehmert said Wednesday he’s filing an application for the department to collect $2.3 million in federal funds meant to help cover expenses accrued from the COVID-19 crisis.
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State’s online financial reporting tool adds local government data
The Missouri State Treasurer’s office announced Tuesday an expansion of the Show-Me Checkbook, an online financial transparency portal, to include data from local governments.
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COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.
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COVID-19 pandemic highlights lack of internet and technology access in rural school districts
As school districts are forced to keep their doors shut across the state for the rest of the academic year, remote learning has become the new normal.
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Former Governor Eric Greitens announces divorce
Eric Greitens, the former governor of Missouri before his resignation, announced he is getting a divorce.
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Cole County leaders told to brace for financial slam from virus-related business closures
Cole County elected officials and department leaders are being warned to prepare for the looming economic impact of the coronavirus.
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Columbia, Boone County officials say stay-at-home order working, urge residents to continue following it
City of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its restrictions on movement.
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Missouri Senate, House approve $5 billion supplement budget, Gov. Parson to sign
The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Saline counties report new COVID-19 cases
Check back throughout the day for the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Missouri Senate considers state funding measures while boosting COVID-19 safety
The Missouri Senate resumed the legislative session Tuesday in the state Capitol with the goal of expediently passing two bills: a supplemental budget and reauthorizing a federal reimbursement program.
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Missouri first responders eligible for workers comp for COVID-19
State first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.
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City of Columbia encourages people to stream video of city council meetings
The City of Columbia is taking precautionary steps during COVID-19 for its city council meetings. The city is recommending people submit comments to the city clerk’s office by 4 p.m. instead of attending the meeting.
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Missouri budget chief blames huge revenue drop on virus
As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director has offered more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on the economy.
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