Missouri’s lieutenant governor is inviting everyone to Wednesday’s Buy Missouri Day at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe (R) says more than 30 Buy …
Read More »(AUDIO): Veteran Missouri state senator wants to see I-70 four-laned through Columbia
A state senator from eastern Missouri who’s strongly considering a 2024 gubernatorial bid says the money is available to pay for his proposal to four-lane I-70 from …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses I-70 funding and possible gubernatorial bid on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) is considering a Missouri gubernatorial bid in 2024. He says Missouri desperately needs leadership in a number of areas, including transportation. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick discusses voter-approved marijuana sales tax increase on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Last week, Boone County voters overwhelmingly approved an additional three percent sales tax on the retail sale of adult use of marijuana. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick says …
Read More »(AUDIO): Protecting Senator Rowden’s seat is top priority for Boone County Republicans
Boone County GOP officials say pre-registrations are up for this year’s Boone County Lincoln Days banquet. Boone County Republican spokesman Tony Lupo tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mizzou atmospheric scientist Tony Lupo previews Boone County Lincoln Days
Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek will be the keynote speaker at next Monday evening’s (April 17) Boone County Lincoln Days event at Columbia’s Stoney Creek Inn and Resort. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s attorney general vows to hold people accountable on now-closed Mexico and Fulton hospitals
Missouri’s attorney general says his office will use every legal mechanism at their disposal to find justice for those impacted by the closing of the Mexico and …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses closed Mexico hospital investigation and stoves on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) says he will hold people accountable involving his investigation into the now-closed Mexico and Fulton hospitals. General Bailey joined us live …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Police staffing and widening Forum are top priorities for 5th Ward Councilman-elect Waterman
Columbia’s fifth ward councilman-elect is focusing on public safety and infrastructure as he prepares to take office. Donald Waterman spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Fifth ward Councilman-Elect Donald Waterman outlines his priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia fifth ward Councilman-Elect Donald Waterman won his tight race against nurse Gregg Bush by 58 votes. Councilman-Elect Waterman joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer discusses presidential race, CPS school board race and Amazon Ashland on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia and Boone County in his sprawling district. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) pushing elimination of Missouri sales tax on food
The Missouri House recently approved a more than $1-billion tax cut. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) says the tax cut approved by the GOP-controlled House is …
Read More »(AUDIO): Bipartisan Missouri landfill legislation is backed by Congressman Mark Alford
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri sports wagering supporters say bill addresses compulsive gambling
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) discusses sports wagering legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder (R-Scott City) discusses SB 39 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri celebrates National Agriculture Week
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Lt. Governor Kehoe discusses Travis Smith’s hazing legislation and agricultural issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mid-Missouri lawmaker downplays consolidation concerns involving open enrollment
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) discusses open enrollment legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
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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