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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you missed work because you didn’t have child care?
Missouri politicians and business leaders met Wednesday in Columbia to discuss what they say is one of the biggest problems holding the state's economy back: a lack of child care resources. Those...
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Missouri politicians express support for Israel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri's elected officials are outspoken about the attacks in Israel Saturday. Many proclaiming support for Israeli defenses. In a joint statement, Missouri House Speaker Dean...
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Woman with Boone County ties dies in Hamas attack on Israel
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Missouri working to implement Alzheimer’s task force recommendations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 120,000 Missouri residents are living with Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to grow by more than 8% in the next two years, according to the Alzheimer's...
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Plocher announces bid for lieutenant governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Speaker of the House Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis) announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday in a press release. In his press release, Plocher...
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Moberly church group stuck in Israel during war
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several members of a Moberly church are stuck in Israel after armed conflict caused flights to be canceled. Brian Garman is not in Israel, but several members of his church,...
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Alzheimer’s Impact Movement working with lawmakers to advocate for...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Alzheimer's Impact Movement works with lawmakers to advance and develop policies to help with the research, care and support of people with Alzheimer's. The organization...
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Schwadron announces bid for Missouri Secretary of State
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) has announced his bid for Missouri’s Secretary of State, according to a Thursday night press release. The position is currently held by...
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Columbia politicians collect donations for United Auto Workers strike
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday marks one full month of the united auto workers strike. Four Columbia state house representatives were collecting donations Saturday afternoon for the picketing union...
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers believe Lincoln University may be historically...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University is an 1890 land grant university, but it wasn't until 2022 that the state 100% matched that land grant, which has been required since 2007. Lincoln...
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Columbia state senator announces intent to run for Missouri secretary of...
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia State Sen. Caleb Rowden announced his plans to run for Missouri secretary of state by displaying a large sign at the University of Missouri Homecoming parade. The...
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Queer rights advocate to take on incumbent for Missouri House of...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Democratic queer rights advocate is officially in the race to represent the 48th District in the Missouri House of Representatives. Joseph "Joe" Jefferies tells ABC 17 he...
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State lawmaker petitions for senior property tax freeze in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker filed an initiative petition about two months ago in an effort to enact a tax freeze for seniors. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into...
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Despite pushback from lawmakers, University of Missouri will not change new...
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri tells ABC 17 News it does not plan to change it's policy on race-based scholarships and admissions despite pushback from lawmakers. Lawmakers from both...
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Mann announces he will not seek reelection for Missouri House seat, citing...
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) announced in a Wednesday press release that he will not seek reelection for his seat next year. The release states he will forgo a reelection bid...
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Hamra announces gubernatorial bid as Democrat
Editor's note: This article has been corrected to indicate the correct Christopher Wright is running for governor as a Republican. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mike Hamra announced a bid for the 2024 Missouri...
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Student loan servicer MOHELA penalized for sending late bills
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Education is penalizing one of its student loan servicing contractors for failing to send billing statements on time to 2.5 million borrowers...
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Lawyer in attorney general’s office planning run for Boone County House seat
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) - A lawyer in the Missouri Attorney General's Office is planning a run for the 44th House District's Republican nomination. Bryce Beal, 25, filed paperwork with the Missouri Ethics...
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Missouri appeals court considers how to word abortion petition on ballot
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Missouri Appeals Court rejects Ashcroft’s plea on ballot language on abortion...
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Western District Appeals Court sided with a recent circuit judge’s decision to reword a ballot summary about a petition that could increase abortion access in the...
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