U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) is not a fan of legislation from State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) that would change the name of I-70 in Missouri to …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
GOP Governor Mike Parson remains in the Missouri Governor’s Mansion in 2024 and Republicans will have supermajorities in both legislative chambers in the new session. It begins …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) discusses massive I-70 project on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) says state transportation officials will begin the state’s $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan in mid-Missouri. Representative Schulte joined us live on …
Read More »(LISTEN): Holts Summit state lawmaker files legislation to give state auditor subpoena power
A state senator who represents mid-Missouri’s Callaway and Montgomery counties has filed legislation to allow the state auditor to audit municipalities when it appears that wrongdoing is …
Read More »(LISTEN):13th Judicial Circuit Judge candidate Jesus Osete appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Longtime mid-Missouri Judge Kevin Crane announced last week that he will not seek re-election in 2024. 13th judicial Circuit Judge Crane says it’s been a privilege and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses legislative priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
One of Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s top 2024 legislative priorities involves audits of cities, municipalities, etc. when alleged wrongdoing is happening. Auditor Fitzpatrick, who was sworn-in in …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon discusses Boone County presidential caucus information on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon has outlined presidential caucus information for the Boone County Republican Party, the Boone County Democratic Party and the Boone County Libertarian Party …
Read More »(LISTEN): CPOA says Columbia police officers have been impacted by compression
Columbia’s mayor says the city council supports and appreciates Columbia police officers. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe notes the council approved a budget in September that contains a six …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president Matt Nichols appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Columbia Police Department is currently 41 officers short, according to CPD assistant chief Jeremiah Hunter. Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president Matt Nichols is concerned about …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Right to Life executive director Susan Klein discusses Missouri’s 2024 races on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Right to Life has issued endorsements in Missouri’s 2024 GOP primaries for governor and lieutenant governor. Missouri Right to Life executive director Susan Klein joined us …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Police and city manager De’Carlon Seewood say nine of Columbia’s 11 homicides in 2022 involved domestic violence. Columbia’s latest homicide also involved domestic violence. 27-year-old John …
Read More »“Missouri Times’ publisher Scott Faughn discusses 2024 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn says former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) can win a statewide race for lieutenant governor, adding that Onder would still …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater discusses Missouri’s 2024 session and downtown parking on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
It can be difficult, if not impossible, to find a parking space near the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City when the Legislature is in session. Missouri lawmakers …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield) previews Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield) is seeking Missouri’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 2024. Republicans currently have a GOP supermajority in the House of 111-51. Leader Quade …
Read More »(LISTEN): UM System President Dr. Mun Choi discusses Mizzou football success, NIL bill and academics on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Cutting-edge is how UM System President Dr. Mun Choi describes the bipartisan NIL bill signed into law by Missouri’s governor at Faurot Field in August. Mizzou football …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses 2024 pre-filing of bills on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House says 343 bills were pre-filed on Friday, which was the first day to pre-file bills for the 2024 legislative session. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jackson Brothers of the North’s Dave Lorentz discusses COU vending contract on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s city council has voted to approve an airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending LLC, which is also known as Jackson Brothers of the North. The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek discusses state retirees’ pension funds and China on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek (R) says it’s risky to have $200-million of Missouri state retirees’ pension funds tied up in Communist China. Treasurer Malek joined us …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) previews Missouri’s 2024 legislative session
Missouri Governor Mike Parson will step up to a podium in mid-January in the Missouri House chamber to deliver his final State of the State address. The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kendrick discusses SB 190 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s governor signed Senate Bill 190 into law this year, which allows counties to freeze property tax increases for seniors who are eligible for Social Security, own …
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