The Missouri House has voted to give final approval to bipartisan legislation that creates a one-mile buffer between landfills and neighboring towns. House Bill 909 is sponsored …
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Bipartisan sports wagering legislation is now heading to the Missouri Senate, after being approved by the House on a 118-35 vote. The 23-page House Bill 556 taxes sports …
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The Missouri House has voted 118-35 to give final approval to bipartisan sports wagering legislation. The bill taxes sports betting at 10 percent and those revenues would …
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Legislation that would prohibit a transgender female student-athlete born as a biological male from competing in sports designated for females has been approved by the GOP-controlled Missouri …
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Missouri’s lieutenant governor says agriculture is critical to the state’s economy. Jefferson City Republican Mike Kehoe notes the governor has signed a proclamation recognizing National Agriculture Week …
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Legislation that is aimed at getting medical assistance for hazing victims hasn’t received a hearing yet in the Missouri House. The bill, which is sponsored by State …
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The Missouri House narrowly approved open enrollment legislation before their spring break. The vote was 85-69, with about 30 Republicans voting no. The bill is sponsored by …
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Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) says the Show-Me State has 1.8 percent of the nation’s K-12 students but 3.5 percent …
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About 400 people are expected to pack Missouri Farm Bureau headquarters in Jefferson City this evening as Missouri’s Senate Minority Leader is honored as the statesman of …
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U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia as well as Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and O’Fallon. The Republican, who’s now in his eighth term …
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Jefferson City’s mayor says the popular J. Pfenny’s restaurant and bar remains closed, following a late November double murder inside the restaurant. Mayor Carrie Tergin spoke on …
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Jefferson City’s fourth ward councilman Ron Fitzwater will be the city’s next mayor. Mr. Fitzwater joined us live in-studio on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this …
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Legislation that would authorize charter schools to operate in Columbia has been filed by a senior Missouri House member. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) tells 939 …
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Missouri’s new state treasurer says his first month in office has been a wonderful experience. Vivek Malek was born in India and arrived in Missouri in 2001 …
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State treasurer Vivek Malek (R) is Missouri’s 48th state treasurer. He was born in India and arrived in Missouri in August 2001 with two suitcases and $300 …
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Missouri’s attorney general wants to see Columbia school board candidates make a campaign issue out of a recent drag queen performance at a Columbia diversity breakfast. Attorney …
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Missouri’s new attorney general Andrew Bailey wants the seven candidates running for Columbia’s school board to take a pledge regarding drag shows. Republican Andrew Bailey tells 939 …
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Missouri’s governor is praising U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-Salem), who represents southern Missouri on Capitol Hill. Governor Mike Parson (R) and Congressman …
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Southern Missouri Congressman Jason Smith represents one of the poorest districts in Congress. The Salem Republican serves as the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chairman. …
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Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe (R) is a vocal supporter of bipartisan legislation that limits foreign ownership of Missouri farmland to half of one percent, from the …
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