Missouri’s governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as pork month in the Show-Me State. Governor Mike Parson signed the proclamation in Jefferson City before his trade …
Read More »(LISTEN): Top business leaders says child care is needed statewide to allow the workforce to return to work
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry president says the Show-Me State is missing out on more than $1-billion annually due to child care issues, including a …
Read More »Missouri has a child care crisis, top business group warns
The state’s most powerful business organization says the Show-Me State has a child care crisis that is costing Missouri more than $1-billion annually. Missouri Chamber of Commerce …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor will address drought assessment committee today in Jefferson City
Missouri’s governor says the ongoing drought has been a major challenge for the state’s farmers, ranchers and commodity groups. Governor Mike Parson will be attending and speaking …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor predicts MURR expansion will save lives and attract more researchers to Columbia
Missouri’s governor predicts the $20-million expansion of the MU Research Reactor (MURR) in Columbia will change the world in the future. Governor Mike Parson tells reporters he’s …
Read More »(LISTEN): Groundbreaking is today for MU Research Reactor expansion
Missouri’s governor, east-central Missouri U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth), numerous state lawmakers and others will gather this afternoon in Columbia for a groundbreaking ceremony for the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor warns of continuing drought; September was dry in Columbia
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says Columbia recorded the seventh-dryest September on record, with just .53 inches of rain. That’s 3.3 inches below normal …
Read More »(LISTEN): Parson credits state Department of Agriculture employees and Chinn for Missouri state fair’s success
Missouri’s governor is crediting state Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn of Clarence and department employees for what he describes as a tremendous year at the …
Read More »UPDATE: Parson, Luetkemeyer and Choi highlighting Monday’s Columbia groundbreaking for MURR expansion
Missouri’s governor and east-central Missouri U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will be in Columbia for Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony at Mizzou for the $20-million expansion of the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Parson will be Missouri’s first governor to visit Japan on trade mission in 26 years
Missouri’s governor, the First Lady, state Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn and others will be traveling to Japan in October for an international trade mission. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Chamber of Commerce touting I-70 expansion plan
Missouri’s largest business organization is praising the state’s $2.8 billion plan to rebuild and six-lane I-70 from Wentzville to Blue Springs. Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor highlights economic growth, rail merger and railroad crossings in Columbia speech
Missouri’s governor says the Show-Me State is currently in the running for five projects that are worth at least $2-billion each. Governor Mike Parson (R) made his …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and MoDOT director McKenna to address transportation conference in Columbia
Several hundred transportation professionals and industry stakeholders will hear directly from Missouri’s governor this morning in Columbia about the future of transportation. The Missouri Chamber of …
Read More »Carnival rides were a big draw at this year’s Missouri state fair in Sedalia
Missouri’s governor says about 350,000 people attended the August state fair in Sedalia, which is about a two-and-a-half percent increase from 2022. Governor Mike Parson praises the …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport’s manager to appear on 939 the Eagle Saturday morning
The one-year anniversary of Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal is fast approaching. It will be in mid-October. COU airport manager Mike Parks will join 939 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Task Force One and Missouri National Guard reenlistment incentives get attention at veto session
The GOP-controlled Missouri House overrode 14 budget bills that were vetoed this summer by Republican Governor Mike Parson (R), but the Senate did not take up any …
Read More »UPDATE: Look for Missouri Task Force One bill override attempt today in Missouri House
You can expect at least one override attempt today when Missouri lawmakers return for their annual veto session, which begins at noon at the Statehouse. Under the …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) previews Missouri’s veto session and discusses Lt. governor’s race on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) describes herself as a serious policy maker in Jefferson City who gets things done. Rehder chairs the Missouri Senate Fiscal Oversight …
Read More »Former Montgomery County judge and prosecutor will be newest Missouri Supreme Court justice
A familiar name in mid-Missouri will be the newest Missouri Supreme Court judge. Governor Mike Parson announced his selection of Judge Kelly Broniec during a Tuesday afternoon …
Read More »I-70 Rocheport bridge truss to be demolished on Sunday
State transportation officials are urging you to avoid heavily-traveled I-70 in mid-Missouri’s Rocheport on Sunday morning, which is when the truss of the old Missouri River bridge …
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