Local Politics Archives

MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling

June 30, 2022 8:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.

America Rescue Plan funds to help build new state crime and health lab in Jefferson City

June 30, 2022 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson announced a new state crime and health labs in Jefferson City.

Gov. Parson signs record $47.5 billion state budget; billions to education and workforce development

June 30, 2022 6:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a record $47.5 billion 2023 state budget, highlighting more money to Missouri educators among others.

Parson signs bills that include changes to election laws

June 29, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

Gov. Mike Parson signed several bills in a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday afternoon, including one that makes changes to Missouri’s elections.

Some worry that birth control restrictions could be next after overturning of Roe V. Wade

June 27, 2022 11:57 AM Kennedy Miller

Some political observers and activists now worry that restrictions on birth control and same-sex marriage could be next following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Hundreds march through Downtown Columbia protesting Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

June 25, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds gathered at Boone County Courthouse Saturday evening chanting “We won’t go back,” and “Vote them out,” to protest Friday’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling. This comes as Friday’s U.S Supreme Court 5-4 decision in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade has caused many Americans to protest and express whether they are pro-abortion

Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade

June 24, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.

Abortion foes celebrate Missouri’s ban after Supreme Court decision; advocates vow political fight

June 24, 2022 9:58 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri became the first state to ban abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday, setting off a celebration by anti-abortion activists and vows of a political fight by abortion-rights supporters.

Planned Parenthood Great Plains to remain open after Roe v. Wade ruling

June 24, 2022 6:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

With 12 health centers for Planned Parenthood located across Missouri, only one in the St. Louis area actually performed abortions.

Missouri senators split on proposed bipartisan gun bill

June 23, 2022 9:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri senators have two different views on the proposed bipartisan gun bill in the senate.

Lawyer for Greitens’ ex-wife calls for public statement denouncing threats

June 23, 2022 10:20 AM Matthew Sanders

The ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens wants a public statement from the politician denouncing violence against her, Sheena Greitens’ lawyer said Thursday in court.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are social media companies’ content standards flawed?

June 22, 2022 2:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

After his “RINO-hunting” campaign ad was pulled from Facebook and slapped with a disclaimer on Twitter, Senate candidate Eric Greitens went after “Big Tech.”

Gov. Parson signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation

June 16, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson is set to sign multiple bills into law Thursday, in a bill signing ceremony set to get underway at 11 a.m.

Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act still under debate as national lawmakers strike bipartisan gun control deal

June 13, 2022 4:40 PM Hannah Falcon

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators struck a deal on gun control this past weekend, but it may not be enforced in Missouri because of the Second Amendment Preservation Act.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed eminent domain law Saturday

June 11, 2022 9:48 PM Marina Diaz

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed the House Bill 2005 into effect on Saturday at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The signing took place during the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association’s annual Steak Fry Dinner. The new eminent domain law will require energy companies to pay private landowners 150% of the fair market value to use their

Gov. Mike Parson set to hold bill signing ceremony Tuesday

June 7, 2022 6:18 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Michael Parson is set to hold a bill signing ceremony Tuesday. There are nearly 70 bills still waiting for the governor’s signature, according to the Missouri Senate’s website. Gov. Parson’s office said bill sponsors and other legislative leaders have been invited to the bill signing ceremony. Of the bills the governor could sign,

Boone County prosecutor found dead at Columbia home

June 4, 2022 12:59 PM Matthew Sanders

Several police cruisers and a crime scene investigation van were at the home of Boone County’s top prosecutor Saturday.

State of Missouri seeks for lawsuit on mask policy at Columbia Public Schools to continue

June 3, 2022 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

The state of Missouri wants its lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools to continue.

Missouri governor appoints new Cole County Auditor

June 1, 2022 7:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Mark Ruether as the next Cole County Auditor.

Missouri traffic stop disparity falls for Black drivers during pandemic but remains high

May 27, 2022 4:25 PM Matthew Sanders

A measure of how often drivers of different races pulled over compared to their population levels shows disproportionate traffic stops for Black drivers dropped during the pandemic.