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Kehoe declares state of emergency, signs order cutting diesel-related restrictions amid skyrocketing pricesCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri farmers are getting temporary relief from restrictions on dyed diesel as they work to get this year’s harvest out of the field. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Wednesday signed Executive Order 26-19, declaring a state of emergency and temporarily reducing restrictions on the types of diesel fuel that can be used for

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Court ruling changes congress map. See what's different.See how Missouri's eight congressional districts would change under Gov. Mike Kehoe's redistricting proposal.

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Missouri voters reject plan to phase out state income taxSkeptical Missouri voters said an emphatic "no" to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s bid to phase out the state income tax.

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Schaefer named new Office of Administration commissioner; Buxton becomes DNR directorCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe announced some changes to a couple of state departments in a pair of press releases on Friday. Kurt Schaefer will become the commissioner of the Office of Administration. Schaefer takes over for Kenneth Zellers, who is retiring on Sept. 4. Jake Buxton will take over Schaefer’s old role as

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Office of Administration commissioner to retire Sept. 4COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Office of Administration Commissioner Kenneth Zellers will retire on Sept. 4, according to a Tuesday email from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office. "As a proud Missourian, it has been a true honor and privilege to serve my state in these roles," Zellers was quoted in the release. "I am grateful to have

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Missouri law allowing divorces during pregnancy goes into effect Aug. 28COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 28, pregnancy will no longer be a determining factor for delaying a divorce, updating an over 50-year-old state rule. House Bill 1908 was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe in April and adds the text, "Pregnancy status shall not prevent the court from entering a judgment of dissolution of marriage or

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Kehoe speaks at Governor's Ham BreakfastSEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe delivered a speech and held a news conference after the annual Governor's Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair.

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Several state politicians to attend Missouri State Fair Governor's Ham BreakfastCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Fair will host the annual Governor's Ham Breakfast Thursday morning, with multiple politicians from across the state expected to attend ahead of the midterm elections. The breakfast will be in the NUCOR Director's Pavilion at 8 a.m. at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Governor Mike Kehoe, Lt. Governor

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Missouri budget director to retire Oct. 1; Department of Corrections director to take overCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Budget Director Dan Haug will retire on Oct. 1, according to a Monday press release from Gov. Mike Kehoe. Haug has served as budget director for 11 years — making him the longest to serve in the position -- and has worked in state government for 31 years, the release says.

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Kehoe makes last-minute pitch for Amendment 5 while voting in Jefferson CityJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe made a last-minute pitch to drum up Election Day support for his signature policy goal -- phasing out the state income tax -- as he talked to reporters after voting on Tuesday. Kehoe spoke with a gaggle of reporters outside the Masonic Lodge, where the Republican governor cast

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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,

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Morgan County included in Kehoe’s request for disaster declaration for July stormsCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Morgan County was included in Gov. Mike Kehoe’s request for a federal disaster declaration on Wednesday. Kehoe asked the federal government to approve a major disaster declaration to help nine counties that experienced flash flooding from July 9-11. Preliminary damage assessments indicate there could be an estimated $26.5 million in…

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Missouri governor promotes Amendment 5 in Springfield speechGov. Mike Kehoe gave his State of the State address at a Springfield Chamber event Wednesday, touting elimination of the state's income tax.

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Missouri Fifth Congressional candidates focus on immigration ahead of August primaryCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri's newly drawn Fifth Congressional District will be a close watch as it could decide control of the U.S. House in November. The so-called "Missouri First Map" was signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe in September 2025 after passing during a special legislative session. Since then, the map has survived court

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Missouri governor vetoes, restricts Springfield projectsWhen Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state budget, it included funding for several local projects and programs while others were vetoed or restricted.

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Lawsuit filed in federal court over new Missouri hemp lawCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lawsuit was filed on Thursday in federal court that challenges Missouri’s recently passed hemp restrictions. Gov. Mike Kehoe on April 23 signed House Bill 2641 into law, which effectively banned the sale of THC seltzers and other intoxicating hemp products at convenience stores, bars and restaurants. It would require those products

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Missouri law targets abortion survivor careMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a law making it a crime to kill a child born alive during an abortion attempt.

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Group supporting Amendment 5 spends more than $3 million ahead of electionCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The group promoting Gov. Mike Kehoe's push to eliminate Missouri's income tax has spent $3 million so far this election. Filings with the Missouri Ethics Commission show Missouri Promise PAC has spent $3.3 million from April 1-June 30 supporting Amendment 5. Most of its spending has gone toward "media" so far. Its

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