Missouri’s powerful Senate President Pro Tem is seeking the GOP nomination for secretary of state next year. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) made his announcement Saturday with …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor praises impact of pork producers across state
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): State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) says the status quo is responsible for Tyson Foods’ decision to close chicken plants in southeast Missouri’s Dexter and in southwest …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses Tyson Foods, Ohio results and abortion issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft describes Tyson Foods as a bright spot in rural Missouri. He’s worried about Tyson’s decision to close meat plants in southwest Missouri’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Times publisher Scott Faughn joins us live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Times publisher Scott Faughn says Missouri’s 2024 GOP gubernatorial primary is leaning toward a competitive race between Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft discusses World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
World Abuse Awareness Day is Thursday June 15. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says five-million Americans experience elder abuse each year. Secretary Ashcroft tells 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Kehoe touts working-class upbringing in Missouri gubernatorial campaign video
Hundreds of people packed Jefferson City’s Capital Bluffs venue Tuesday evening, as Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe (R) launched his 2024 gubernatorial campaign. Kehoe has also unveiled …
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): Missouri GOP treasurer describes immigrants as faith and family-oriented
The first minority statewide officeholder in Missouri history says half of his donors are first-time GOP donors and that 99 percent of his donors are individuals. State …
Read More »Malek and Ashcroft to be featured at tonight’s Boone County Lincoln Days
Boone County GOP officials say about 120 people are expected at tonight’s (Monday) Boone County Lincoln Days banquet in Columbia. State treasurer Vivek Malek will be the …
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 Ashcroft making gubernatorial run in 2024
Missouri’s secretary of state is running for governor in 2024. Republican Jay Ashcroft made his official announcement early this morning in a two-minute and 20 second video …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft discusses ERIC and voting on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) and election officials in Florida and West Virginia have departed from a system called the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses election security issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Show-Me Institute is hosting a bipartisan election security panel Wednesday evening at 6 at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia. That’s on Woodrail Avenue. Democratic …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to discuss April board ballot tonight
(Story has been updated to include information from Basye attorney Brent Haden) It looks like former State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) will not appear on the April …
Read More »Ashcroft to emphasize criminal justice reform and education in Missouri House address
Missouri lawmakers have returned to Jefferson City today for the start of the 2023 session. Both chambers gaveled-in at high noon. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft …
Read More »Ashcroft is confident in Boone County’s clerk regarding Columbia school board filing
Missouri’s secretary of state is closely monitoring the controversy involving this week’s attempt by outgoing State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) to file for Columbia’s school board. Basye …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) says state government has an ongoing obligation to continue to function. He’s filed straightforward bills regarding Casenet and on the presidential preference …
Read More »(AUDIO): Outgoing State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) discusses Columbia school board race on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Outgoing Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) says he’s prepared to take legal action, if Columbia’s school board doesn’t certify his name …
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