Kermit Miller

Jefferson City

Reporter and Anchor at KRCG-TV (New Bloomfield, MO)

Articles

Missouri lawmakers stall child care tax credit amid budget negotiations

1 week ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As the Missouri legislative session nears its end, lawmakers are engaging in strategic maneuvers to block or negotiate bills. A significant development occurred on Tuesday. Senate Republicans, led by Mary Elizabeth Coleman of Arnold, stalled a bill designed to encourage investment in child care through a tax credit program.
Trump's tax cut push faces GOP resistance, Missouri lawmakers show support

1 week ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

President Donald Trump is pushing for significant tax cuts but faces challenges from his own party and criticism over proposed Medicaid cuts. Southeast Missouri Congressman Jason Smith chairs the Ways and Means Committee. Smith emphasized the urgency of passing the legislation, stating, "Failure is not an option."The proposed tax cuts, described as the "biggest in American history," include 100% expensing for businesses and aim to make Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent.
Missouri senators address Vatican relations, insider trading concerns

2 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

One of Missouri's United States Senators just returned from the funeral of Pope Francis, the other is refocusing his attention on a long-standing gripe. Sen. Eric Schmitt talked about the relationship between the Trump White House and the Vatican, and Sen. Josh Hawley spoke about insider trading. Schmitt commented on the event, saying, "I think the world kinda came together in that moment.
Missouri Senate approves $50 billion budget proposal amid opposition

2 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Working late into the night on Tuesday, the Missouri Senate approved most of the $50 billion budget proposal, despite efforts by Freedom Caucus Republicans to derail it. The upper chamber added $300 million in basic school aid. They also rejected Governor Mike Kehoe's proposal for $50 million to fund private school vouchers. Lawmakers must finalize the budget by a week from Friday, with final negotiations with the House still pending.
Missouri Senate approves $50 billion budget proposal amid opposition

2 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Working late into the night on Tuesday, the Missouri Senate approved most of the $50 billion budget proposal, despite efforts by Freedom Caucus Republicans to derail it. The upper chamber added $300 million in basic school aid. They also rejected Governor Mike Kehoe's proposal for $50 million to fund private school vouchers. Lawmakers must finalize the budget by a week from Friday, with final negotiations with the House still pending.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Proposition A, rejects constitutional challenge

2 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld Proposition A, rejecting a constitutional challenge against the measure that was passed by voters in November. In a 5-2 decision, the court found that the ballot question's summary statement and fiscal note were not misleading, as plaintiffs had claimed, and did not cast doubt on the validity of the election result.
House and Senate close in on tax cut legislation at Missouri State Capitol

2 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The legislative debate over tax cuts continued at the Missouri State Capitol on Monday. The House moved closer to the Senate on a bill aimed at eliminating capital gains taxes for upper-income taxpayers. The proposed legislation also seeks to provide relief for those at the lower end of the income scale.
Missouri businesses face challenges amid 'Buy Missouri' Day spotlight

3 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The annual "Buy Missouri" Day at the State Capitol highlighted the ongoing effort to promote Missouri-made products, with a brighter spotlight this year due to potential price increases. The "Buy Missouri" campaign, initiated by former Governor Mike Parson, now includes over 650 businesses, ranging from companies like Freeburg-based Quaker Windows and Door to small mom-and-pop enterprises.
Gov. Mike Kehoe highlights distracted driving dangers amid awareness campaign

3 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri highway safety officials have launched a week-long campaign to promote safe driving, with a particular focus on work zone awareness and distracted driving. The initiative comes as Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe shares his personal connection to the issue, revealing that his daughters were injured in a distracted driving incident. "Where is your cell phone when you drive?" the campaign asks, emphasizing that distracted driving is not limited to teenagers or cell phones.
Gov. Mike Kehoe highlights distracted driving dangers amid awareness campaign

3 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri highway safety officials have launched a week-long campaign to promote safe driving, with a particular focus on work zone awareness and distracted driving. The initiative comes as Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe shares his personal connection to the issue, revealing that his daughters were injured in a distracted driving incident. "Where is your cell phone when you drive?" the campaign asks, emphasizing that distracted driving is not limited to teenagers or cell phones.