Kehoe claims ‘Nothing is ever over,’ after Chiefs announce move to Kansas
State lawmakers are voicing disappointment and criticism Monday following the announcement of the Kansas City Chiefs’ move to Kansas in 2031.
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Columbia Public Schools sues Missouri over charter schools
Columbia Public Schools held a news conference Monday after filing a lawsuit saying the establishment of charter schools in Boone County is unconstitutional.
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Judge in Missouri redistricting lawsuit will not make ruling until signature verification is complete
The judge in a lawsuit surrounding Missouri’s new redistricting proposal has opted to not rule on the case until collected signatures are verified.
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Gov. Kehoe’s income tax elimination plan could tax services instead
Gov. Mike Kehoe might be looking to phase out income tax in 2026, but to do that, the state would have to expand the sales tax base to include services, according to conservative group Americans For Prosperity.
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Massive U.S. defense bill includes billions for Missouri, troop raises and $200m for new C-130Js
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. House has signed off on a massive defense policy bill with a record $901 billion in military spending, setting the stage for troop raises and potential upgrades for the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph.
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Graves secures key victories for North Missouri through Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) delivered wins for North Missouri in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Columbia man sends message to supporters as he awaits deportation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Columbia green card holder who has been ordered deported from the United States, with a lifetime ban to keep him from reentering the country, says the outcome of his immigration case was predetermined.
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Missouri, U.S. Department of Education reach proposed settlement in student loan forgiveness case
Matthew Sanders COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri and the U.S. Department of Education have reached a proposed settlement over the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. The Education Department said Tuesday in a news release that the state has agreed not to enroll new borrowers in the SAVE student loan debt forgiveness plan,
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Missouri secretary of state receives more than 600 boxes of signatures as redistricting battle continues
More than 305,000 signatures on a petition to put a new congressional map to a vote were being scanned and counted by the secretary of state’s Elections Division on Tuesday after months of collection by People Not Politicians.
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Missouri aims to address medication pricing by reforming pharmacy benefit manager system
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri could join a number of states adding increased regulations to pharmacy benefit managers who play a central role in managing patient prescription costs.
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Appeals court rewrites abortion rights repeal ballot measure
The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals rewrote ballot language Thursday for a measure that seeks to repeal a constitutional amendment that enshrined a right to abortion last fall, finding the language submitted by the state’s top election official needed more work.
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Missouri legislators file separate bills to fully ban abortion, criminalize procedure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pair of Missouri legislators are seeking to nullify abortion rights that were enshrined into the state constitution by voters in 2024, going as far as proposing criminal penalties for those involved in the procedure.
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Gov. Kehoe proposes income tax elimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is preparing for a meeting which may alter the state’s economic status.
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Judge hears arguments in lawsuit to block Missouri’s new congressional map
Lawyers for the State and People Not Politicians met in federal court Tuesday for a hearing to determine whether a judge will block Missouri’s new congressional map.
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A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to determine whether a judge will block Missouri’s new congressional map.
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Gov. Kehoe speaks education, leadership at St. Joseph Christian visit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe visited St. Joseph Christian School to speak with students about their education and leadership.
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Missouri AG launches investigation into state kratom distributers
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has started a statewide investigation into numerous kratom manufacturers and distributors operating in Missouri.
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Missouri private school voucher program to be debated in Bench Trial
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Cole County Judge will hear arguments on Monday and Tuesday over the constitutionality of state funding being provided for private school scholarships
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Missouri prepares for sports betting as abuse toward athletes rises
When former Cardinals manager Mike Schildt announced his abrupt retirement at the end of the 2025 MLB season, it came as a bit of a shock.
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Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments on voter law changes
The Missouri Supreme Court convened Monday to hear arguments on two appeals related to voter laws.
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Missouri hemp businesses face uphill battle amid new THC regulations
A deal to end the federal government shutdown included a provision that limits how much THC can be legally contained in hemp-derived products.
Continue Reading Rep. Graves reacts to proposed rule to define the Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, commended the Trump Administration for a new proposed rule providing clarity to numerous Americans.
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State says full Missouri SNAP payments ready
Missouri recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds are now getting their full benefits after the end of the federal shutdown, a spokesperson for a state agency said Monday.
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Second redistricting lawsuit pushed to Nov. 21 because of judge change
A Cole County judge was supposed to hear arguments Thursday on a redistricting lawsuit filed by a group that wants to get the governor’s “Missouri First” map on the 2026 ballot, but an intervenor stepped in and was granted a judge change.
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Missourians to get full SNAP benefits following deal to end shutdown
The Missouri Department of Social Services has started working to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients their benefits after the president signed legislation ending the federal government shutdown.
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Missouri’s U.S. senators back funding bill to end shutdown
Missouri senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt voted Sunday evening to advance the federal funding bill. The Senate is expected to hold a final vote Monday night, moving one step closer to ending what’s become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Continue Reading Gov. Kehoe orders Capitol Dome to be lit in honor of the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday
JEFFERSON CITY (KQTV) — On Monday morning, the Missouri State Capitol dome will shine red, white and blue in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.
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Missouri Senator Josh Hawley urges solution for government shutdown, asks Boeing CEO to negotiate worker wages
WASHINGTON (KQTV) — United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is again speaking out against the ongoing government shutdown, calling the 37-day stalemate a “grim milestone” as it becomes the longest in American history.
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Trial date set in NAACP lawsuit challenging new Missouri congressional map
A Cole County judge will review another redistricting lawsuit Dec. 15, following what was supposed to be the first redistricting trial Monday.
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Missouri Department of Conservation explains importance of managed deer hunts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation offers managed deer hunts, aimed at guiding new and seasoned hunters through the tradition.
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