Proposition A: Minimum wage and paid leave
The final item on the statewide November ballot is not an amendment.
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Amendment 7: Prohibit ranked-choice voting
The primary effect of Amendment 7 would be to cut off efforts to implement ranked-choice voting before they get off the ground.
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Amendment 6: Fees for law enforcement
Amendment 6 would amend the Missouri Constitution to help boost funding for salaries and benefits for former and current law enforcement personnel.
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Amendment 5: Osage River casino
Amendment 5 would create a new casino gambling license specifically for a casino on the Osage River.
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Amendment 3: Legalizing abortion
Probably the best-known of all this year’s ballot questions, Amendment 3 would overturn Missouri’s near-total abortion ban.
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Amendment 2: Sports betting
Amendment 2 asks voters if they want to legalize sports betting in Missouri.
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Columbia Public Library proceeds with LGBTQ+ story time event after threats from State Secretary
Editor’s note: A line in reference to a song that was performed at the event has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Daniel Boone Regional Library hosted “Rainbow Story Time” on Saturday after receiving threats of potential funding loss from Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. The event happened in the Children’s Program Room, and
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Extra locations available for no-excuse absentee voting in Boone County on Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk’s Office will have two locations on Saturday for voters to cast their no-excuse absentee ballot ahead of election day. The Southern Boone Middle School cafeteria in Ashland and Impact Support Services in Centralia will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today for no-excuse absentee voting. No-excuse absentee voting
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Limiting media consumption and political conversations can ease election-related stress
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Election Day is just a few days away and research shows voters are feeling the weight. An October poll by the American Psychological Association found 69% of adults said the 2024 presidential election is a significant source of stress in their lives. Boone County resident David White cast his ballot on Friday
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Interview with Josh Hawley, candidate for U.S. Senate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley, 44, will represent the Republican Party in the race for one of Missouri’s U.S. Senate seats. Hawley won the race for his Senate seat in 2018, defeating Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill. Lucas Geisler: What made you want to run for this job? Josh Hawley: Listen, there’s so much that
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Interview with Lucas Kunce, candidate for U.S. Senate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lucas Kunce, 42, is the Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Missouri. Kunce is a Marine veteran and Jefferson City native. He ran for the party’s nomination in 2022 for U.S. Senate, losing to Trudy Busch Valentine. Lucas Geisler: Can you explain your work and political history? Lucas Kunce: Sure. So
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Cole, Boone counties see high turnout as early voting surges before Election Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With early voting underway in Cole County, thousands of Mid-Missourians have already cast their votes a week before the election day. Absentee voting began on Monday in Cole County and according to the county clerk’s office, roughly 5,800 people have already have already cast an early ballot in person, according to
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Interview with Dave Griffith, candidate for Missouri’s 60th House District
Republican Dave Griffith is well known in the 60th House District. He’s running for his fourth and final term representing the district in the Missouri House. Before that, he enjoyed a long career in media in Jefferson City. Griffith is anti-abortion, opposes stricter gun regulations and has a business-friendly platform. Nia Hinson: Just to start
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Interview with Jamie Howard, candidate for Missouri’s 60th House District
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Democratic candidate Jamie Howard is running for Missouri’s 60th state House District. He is looking to unseat incumbent Dave Griffith. He supports abortion rights and Amendment 3, which would reverse Missouri’s abortion ban in the state. Affordable housing is a focus of his campaign. Nia Hinson: Just tell me a little bit
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Interview with Elad Gross, candidate for Missouri attorney general
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Below is an interview with Elad Gross, who is a Democrat seeking election to the attorney general’s office.Gross’ opponent in this race is Republican and current Attorney General Andrew Bailey. Morgan Buresh: Elad, can you just start off by telling
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Interview with Andrew Bailey, candidate for Missouri attorney general
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Below is an interview with Republican and current Attorney General Andrew Bailey who is seeking election to a full term for the first time.Bailey’s opponent in this race is Democrat Elad Gross. Morgan Buresh: First off, Attorney General Bailey, can
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Interview with Sam Turner, candidate for Boone County Southern District commissioner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sam Turner is a Republican seeking to be Boone County’s Southern District commissioner, a seat currently held by Democrat Justin Aldred. The Southern District, also known as District I, represents the southern and a portion of the western part of Boone County. Meghan Drakas: Of course. So to start off, who is
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