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1 week ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
After a week-long delay, advocates for abortion and transgender rights anticipate that a House resolution aimed at dismantling Amendment 3 protections will be brought to the floor this week. Speaker Jon Patterson had previously told Capitol reporters to expect the debate last week, but the resolution was reportedly delayed due to multiple rewrites by various House committees.
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1 week ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
The Missouri House gave first-round approval to putting abortion rights back on the ballot. House Joint Resolution 73 is a measure that seeks to undo most of the protections for reproductive rights established by Amendment 3, which was passed by voters in November 2024. The resolution, which passed with a 94-50 vote, aims to eliminate access to abortion in all pregnancies except in cases of rape, incest, medical emergencies, or fetal anomalies.
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2 weeks ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
Governor Mike Kehoe signed a contentious bill into law Wednesday morning, making significant changes to utility regulation in Missouri. Critics argue that the new legislation, Senate Bill 4, will impose a substantial financial burden on Missouri households. The bill introduces the "Construction Work in Progress" (CWIP) policy, allowing power companies to charge consumers for the cost of building new power-generating facilities before they produce any power.
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2 weeks ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs sent shockwaves through global markets and ignited a political firestorm. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted over a thousand points within the first 30 seconds of trading on Thursday. It came after the President's Rose Garden announcement of 25% tariffs on foreign cars and auto parts, along with new 10% reciprocal tariffs against more than 60 countries.
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3 weeks ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — — Dozens of gun control advocates gathered in Jefferson City on Tuesday to lobby against several gun rights bills currently moving through the Missouri legislature, including a proposal to resurrect the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). The group, known as "Moms Demand Action," is one of the country's oldest and best-organized gun control organizations.
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4 weeks ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration returned to court this week to defend its use of an 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants. It came after a decision by Federal Judge James Boasberg to block the plan. The Justice Department expressed strong opposition to the ruling. "This is an out-of-control judge, a federal judge trying to control our entire foreign policy," said U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Judge Boasberg, appointed by George W.
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1 month ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
Fri, March 7th 2025 at 9:34 AMMissouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey criticized the project, claiming it is a "waste of nearly $5 billion in federal loan guarantees." (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey called on Elon Musk to take action against the Grain Belt Express. The controversial power transmission line was designed to transfer wind-generated electricity across northern Missouri, from Kansas to Indiana.
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1 month ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In her final State-of-the-Judiciary address on Wednesday, Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell highlighted the pressing budgetary needs of the state's court system. Russell, who will step down in July after two decades on the bench, underscored the heavy workload faced by the judiciary. Last year, there were more than 6.4 million filings.
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1 month ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate worked through the night on Thursday to pass a narrow budget blueprint, advancing President Donald Trump's agricultural agenda. The resolution passed 52-48. It includes $85 billion annually over four years for tighter border security, deportation of illegal immigrants, energy deregulation, and increased military spending. Republican Senator Rand Paul joined Democrats in opposing the measure.
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2 months ago | 
krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri lawmaker has introduced a controversial bill aimed at encouraging adoption over abortion. Republican Phil Amato, who represents part of Jefferson County, presented his "Save MO Babies Act" to the House Children and Families Committee. The bill proposes a registry for pregnant women deemed "at risk for seeking an abortion."Amato said the bill's original language would place these women on a registry, but social media backlash prompted him to reconsider.
