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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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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 30

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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…

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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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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 75

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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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Kehoe planning federal disaster declaration request for July 9-11 stormsCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Kehoe announced Friday that he is asking for local, state and federal damage assessments from flash flooding and storms over July 9-11. The request comes in advance of an expected request for a federal disaster declaration. Kehoe said in a news release that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and

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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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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 the

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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 has

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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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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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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 anesthesia

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