President Joe Biden (D) tweeted yesterday that “MAGA House Republicans are threatening a default that that could cost us millions of jobs and trigger a recession,” while …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) discusses AM radio, 2022 deadly train derailment and Santos on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) chairs the powerful U.S. House Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick discusses I-70 and 63 interchange beatification and improvement project on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has made the beautification of the I-70 and Highway 63 interchange a top priority. Residents have complained for years about trash and …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) discusses 2023 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) says the Legislature could have hit a grand slam on Friday, but instead hit a double or possibly a triple. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe Discusses 2023 Session and I-70 Funding on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s lieutenant governor says the one thing that is for certain in the Missouri Senate is that nothing is for certain. He’s referring to the chaos that …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri secretary of state and gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft recaps 2023 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s GOP secretary of state and gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft says Missourians don’t elect legislators for social media speeches but elect them to enact good policy. He’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses personal property tax relief and sports wagering on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that there is no path forward for sports wagering legislation this year. The 2023 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Mizzou coach Pinkel excited about Cotton Bowl honor
The winningest football coach in Mizzou history will be inducted into the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame today in Arlington, Texas. Gary Pinkel went 2-0 in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director Amy Schneider discusses Mizzou graduation and tourism dollars on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Traffic is already picking up across Columbia, ahead of the upcoming Mizzou graduation weekend. More than 6,000 students will receive degrees at Mizzou’s spring commencement ceremonies, which …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s House Speaker doesn’t believe special session will be necessary; anti-hazing bill appears to be dead
Missouri’s House Speaker is pleased with the 2023 legislative session, which wraps up Friday evening at 6 in Jefferson City. Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Town and Country) notes …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) discusses 2023 legislative session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s 2023 legislative session has four days left. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers: 24-10 in the state Senate and 111-51 in the Missouri House. House Speaker …
Read More »(AUDIO): Maries County Sheriff’s chief deputy Scott John says severe weather and disaster relief will be key parts of Sheriff’s Posse
The sheriff’s department in mid-Missouri’s Maries County is attempting to form a sheriff’s posse to work in areas like search and rescue, disaster relief, weather spotting and …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. House Agriculture Committee to hold farm bill listening session in August in Sedalia
A west-central Missouri congressman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee on Capitol Hill says the committee will hold a listening session at the state fair in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate leader is not optimistic about sports wagering legislation
Missouri’s Senate President Pro Tem says the Legislature is unlikely to approve sports wagering this session. The House voted 118-35 in March to approve sports wagering, but …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel discusses upcoming Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame induction on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The University of Missouri’s all-time winningest coach and a former Tiger star running back will be inducted into the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame next Thursday …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) discusses state budget, gaming and I-70 funding on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is optimistic about a Senate proposal to six-lane I-70 across Missouri being included in the final budget. The budget …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s attorney general says Gardner should be removed from office
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner tells clergy members and other supporters that she doesn’t care if she has anyone left in her office. St. Louis television …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo has issued a temporary restraining order which temporarily blocks a rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetekemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses First Republic Bank’s failure on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Federal regulators have seized the First Republic Bank. The Associated Press (AP) reports it’s the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth), …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) discusses Senate GOP priorities and nuclear waste on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) says Missouri’s legislative Republicans are pushing an agenda that’s important to citizens. He says those items include protecting children, expanding busy …
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