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.com20d 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
Southeast Missouri eligible for FEMA after July floodsOn Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald Trump approved the state’s request to declare a major disaster for nine counties impacted by flooding on July 9 and 10.St. Louis Post-Dispatch1mo agoWhole story →BuildJusticeMike Kehoefema disaster declaration
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
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.com2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetMike Kehoedata center regulation pledge
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.Springfield News-Leader3mo agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyMike Kehoemissouri state budget signing
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
