Judge delays attorney general’s transgender rule for two weeks
The rule will be put on hold until May 15, according to the order issued Monday. Another hearing will be held May 11.
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Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat
A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.
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Narcan distribution program to be voted on at Monday’s City Council Meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Institute of Mental Health and the UMSL Addiction Science Team have created a naloxone distribution pilot program that will be voted on at Monday’s City Council meeting. According to UMSL’s Science Addiction Team, opioid overdoses made up 72% of drug overdose deaths in Missouri. Naloxone, more commonly referred to as
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Columbia City Council to approve marijuana sales taxes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the city could move closer to implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana in Columbia. Missouri residents voted to pass the legalization of recreational marijuana in November. It’s been almost three months since recreational marijuana was made legally available to Missouri residents over 21. Alongside
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Jefferson City business fails alcohol compliance check for fifth time
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to police, this is the fifth time that the location of We B Smoking on Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City has failed an alcohol compliance check. The Jefferson City police department says three businesses did not check for a minor’s ID before selling alcohol to them. The Police Department, along
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Columbia City Council agenda includes position to address homelessness
The Columbia City Council could vote Monday to add a position in the Public Health and Human Services Department dedicated to helping the homelessness problem.
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JCFD looking to get new fire engine at Jefferson City Memorial Airport
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department is hoping to get a new fire engine to station at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, according to House Bill 20. The money for the new fire apparatus would come from the state budget. HB20 has $1 million written in for the hopeful purchase. The money
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State Senate adds additional $4 billion to budget
The Missouri House and Senate must hash out a compromise after the Senate added $4 billion to the state budget that the House passed.
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Missouri governor pushes ban on kids’ gender-affirming care
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican governor says he’ll force state lawmakers to continue working if they don’t pass bills on transgender issues before session ends in two weeks. A spokeswoman for Gov. Mike Parson confirmed Thursday that he’s ready to call a special session to get the bills
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Judge rules against Bailey on transgender healthcare, put on hold until at least Monday
Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to move a lawsuit challenging his emergency rule on gender transition treatments to federal court Wednesday, just hours before a hearing in the case.
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Rock Bridge High School students walk out, protest transgender medical restrictions
Rock Bridge High School students are planning to walk out of school Wednesday to protest restrictions that would make it harder for transgender people to get medical treatment.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did President Biden make the right decision to run for reelection?
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday with the release of a video that he will run for reelection in 2024.
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Hearing set for Wednesday in lawsuit against attorney general’s transgender emergency rule
The first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the Missouri attorney general’s rule restricting transgender medical treatment is set for Wednesday — a day before the restrictions would take effect.
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Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and extend the run of America’s oldest president for another four years. Biden, who would be 86 at the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia have enough resources for homeless people?
The camp was cleared after a warning from the state about pollution flowing into nearby Hinkson Creek. After the eviction, it’s unknown where the people living there will end up.
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City of Columbia hires first diversity, equity and inclusion officer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced on Monday that it has hired its first diversity, equity and inclusion officer. D’Andre Thompson was selected by Columbia’s City Manager De’Carlon Seewood. According to a news release, Thompson will lead “the development and implementation of DEI initiatives that help support the City’s Strategic Plan.” Thompson has
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Columbia homeless camp cleanup ends after one day
The City of Columbia began filling dump trucks parked alongside Highway 63 with refuse from a homeless camp Monday morning.
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ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care
The Republican attorney general has marketed the rule as a way to protect minors from what he describes as experimental treatments, although the restrictions also apply to adults.
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Distracted driving bill moves closer to governor’s desk
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bill that would ban phone use while driving is now closer than ever to passing. Similar bills have been introduced in the past but never passed either chamber of the Missouri legislature. According to AAA, 84 bills have been introduced on distracted driving in the past 13 years. The bill
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Tucker Carlson, Fox News’most popular host, out at network
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News said Monday it has “agreed to part ways” with Tucker Carlson, its popular and controversial host, less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the network’s 2020 election reporting.
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