Missouri’s junior senator says there’s a lack of understanding among a lot of his congressional colleagues about what the role of the federal government is. U.S. Sen. …
Read More »Missouri’s Bailey, Rowden and Hoskins among numerous speakers at tonight’s Boone County Lincoln Days
Missouri’s attorney general will keynote this evening’s Boone County Lincoln Days banquet in Columbia. It will take place at Midway Golf and Games, which is near I-70. …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) discusses Leader McConnell, Social Security and federal spending on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) will step down from his leadership post in November. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) joined us live this morning on …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Missouri State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) discusses congressional bid on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Funding for the University of Missouri was a top priority for former Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia), who served in the Missouri Senate from …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s LGBTQ ordinance slammed by Missouri’s attorney general
Missouri’s attorney general doesn’t mince words when describing Columbia’s new four-page LGBTQ ordinance, saying it violates people’s religious freedoms. Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined us live on …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Bailey discusses Columbia’s LGBTQ ordinance and SAPA on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s city council heard three hours of emotional testimony on Monday evening before voting 6-1 to approve a four-page ordinance expressing support for the LGBTQ community and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City’s mayor touts importance of Columbia Regional Airport
Jefferson City’s mayor is excited about the future of neighboring Columbia Regional Airport (COU). COU manager Michael Parks and Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater discusses COU’s importance and Congressman Luetkemeyer on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) manager Michael Parks travels to Arizona next week to meet with American and other airlines about additional service from COU. Mr. Parks confirms …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks announces congressional run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Eight-term U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will be retiring in December, after 16 years on Capitol Hill. Missouri’s new third congressional district includes Columbia south of …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boosting jury pay is a priority for Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice and key mid-Missouri lawmaker
The Missouri Supreme Court’s chief justice says judges across the Show-Me State are embarrassed to tell jurors what jury pay is. Chief Justice Mary Russell spoke during …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses Wednesday’s mass shooting near Kansas City’s Union Station on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Kansas City Police say 23 people have been shot, one fatally, after Wednesday’s Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally. Kansas City Police chief Stacey Graves identifies the victim …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
A mid-Missouri state lawmaker who’s also an attorney praises Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell, who delivered her State of the Judiciary address last week. Chief …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn has long said that the Missouri Republican Party’s base is in rural outstate Missouri, or as he calls it, Missourah. Mr. Faughn …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s governor is proposing a 3.2 percent pay raise for state employees. State employee pay is a top priority for State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City), whose …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) running for Missouri’s third congressional district seat
Former State Sen. and outspoken conservative Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) has announced that he’s seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri’s third congressional district seat in August. …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) tells 939 the Eagle that we could see initiative petition reform and education reform legislation in the Senate in …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) discusses 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) expresses frustration with the Senate Freedom Caucus, saying they “bloviated” on the Senate floor before essentially taking a deal …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn will be the guest speaker at the February 19 Cole County Lincoln Days event at Jefferson City’s Capitol Plaza Hotel. Dinner begins …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County GOP central committee chair Tony Lupo discuses Pro Tem Rowden on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County GOP central committee chair Tony Lupo says the committee has not written a letter to Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) calling for …
Read More »(LISTEN): Red Slipper Warrior Project founder Tim Tinnin discusses Hollywood Nights on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The founder of the Jefferson City-based Red Slipper Warrior Project (RSWP) says a good support system is critical for those who are battling cancer. Jefferson City’s Tim …
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