Kehoe signs executive order to restrict use of license plate camerasJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order putting limits on the use of video obtained from Flock license-plate-reader camera networks. The order signed Wednesday puts restrictions in place until the Missouri General Assembly creates its own. The order requires license plate and vehicle data to be deleted after 30ABC17News.com19d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeMike Kehoelicense plate camera regulation
Kehoe announces $10 million in grants to Blue Shield communitiesCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe announced $10 million in grants to cities and counties that participate in the state’s Blue Shield program. The Blue Shield Program was created by Gov. Mike Kehoe on his first day in office and is aimed at increasing public safety. It requires “participating jurisdictions to create comprehensive, sustainable programs…ABC17News.com21d agoWhole story →JusticeMike Kehoeblue shield grant announcement
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 orABC17News.com2mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMike KehoeHR 1908missouri divorce law update
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
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 courtABC17News.com2mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMike Kehoemissouri fifth congressional primary
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 →TechnologyBuildMike 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
