The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee held hearings on 13 different bills today relating to the special session. They primarily involve state income taxes and agriculture, the two components of Governor Mike Parson’s special session call. State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this morning, telling listeners that he believes a bill will pass:

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (left) and CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood discuss special session issues at the Columbia's Farmers Market on August 25, 2022 (file photo courtesy of the governor's Flickr page)