Lincoln University students, alumni sue state over higher education fundingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of Lincoln University students and alumni want a federal judge to fix what they claim is decades of underfunding from the state. Seven people, represented by Calloway Law and the 1890 Project, filed the federal lawsuit against Governor Mike Kehoe, the state's higher education departments, and UM System PresidentABC17News.com21h agoWhole story →EducationMike Kehoelincoln university funding lawsuit
MoDOT evaluating rural highways for potential 75 mph speed limitsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new Missouri law allowing higher speed limits on certain rural highways is set to take effect Aug. 28, but drivers will not see immediate changes. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 1408 in July, giving the Missouri Department of Transportation the authority to raise speed limits from 70 to 75ABC17News.com2mo agoWhole story →BuildJusticeMike KehoeS 1408missouri speed limit law
Trump approves $24.5 million for June storm disaster declarationCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump announced on his social media on Monday that he is approving a $24.5 million disaster declaration for the June 4-18 storms that hit Missouri. Gov. Mike Kehoe requested a disaster declaration on July 9 for public assistance for 34 counties, including: Adair, Andrew, Callaway, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Dade, Daviess,ABC17News.com2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyMike Kehoemissouri disaster declaration
Kehoe among list of governors who sign ‘ratepayer pledge’ on data centersCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe was among one of the 23 signatures seen on a pledge by Republican governors that looks to keep electricity costs down as data centers continue to be built around the country. “As that infrastructure grows and the related electricity demand increases, the American people should not be footing theABC17News.com3mo agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyMike Kehoedata center regulation pledge
Callaway County commissioner candidates weigh in on possible planning and zoning changes as data center concerns loomCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As voters prepare to choose Callaway County's next presiding commissioner, one issue is already looming over whoever wins the race: A proposed data center development in northern Callaway County. The project, which is in the early stages of development, has received support from state leaders, including Gov. Mike Kehoe. However, it hasABC17News.com3mo agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyMike Kehoecallaway county commissioner election
Missouri bans insurance companies from instituting time limits for anesthesia coverageCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 2372 into law Monday that includes several overhauls to healthcare laws in the state. HB 2372, was sponsored by state Rep. Tara Peters (R-Phelps County) and state Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Cole County). One provision in the bill, bans health insurers from placing time limits on anesthesiaABC17News.com3mo agoWhole story →HealthMike KehoeHR 2372missouri anesthesia coverage law
