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): Big Whiskey’s development in Columbia could include outside mall, similar to Chesterfield
A Columbia businessman who helped recruit Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant and Bar to Columbia is excited about the new development that will be built near the fast-growing …
Read More »Big Whiskey’s to build at fast-growing I-70 and Lake of the Woods in Columbia
A growing restaurant chain plans to build its tenth Missouri location near Columbia’s fast-growing I-70 and Lake of the Woods interchange. Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant and Bar’s …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) says the “votes weren’t there” in the Senate last week to override any of the 14 budget bills overridden …
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 »(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Bailey discusses Senate Bill 49, gun rights and Columbia’s Brotherton case on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) signed a bill into law this year that say no health care provider shall perform gender transition surgeries on any minor. Senate …
Read More »Columbia I-70 expansion bill-signing ceremony is today
The weather in Columbia is expected to be perfect for this afternoon’s bill-signing ceremony for the massive I-70 expansion project. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will hold a …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia business leader describes I-70 expansion project across Missouri as generational
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce president is praising Missouri Governor Mike Parson and state lawmakers in both parties for providing funding to six-lane I-70 across the state. …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses Missouri gubernatorial bid on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) says Republicans need to get back to the founding principles of the GOP platform. He’s seeking Missouri’s GOP gubernatorial nomination in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) discusses Missouri’s budget and $2.8 billion I-70 expansion project on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) says the $49.9 billion state operating budget signed by Governor Mike Parson (R) contains projects for all 163 Missouri …
Read More »(AUDIO): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Leader Quade’s Missouri gubernatorial run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield) has announced her gubernatorial campaign for 2024. Leader Quade has posted a campaign video outlining her background. She notes she …
Read More »(AUDIO): Powerful Missouri congressman trying to obtain federal funding for massive I-70 project
A $2.8 billion bipartisan plan to six-lane I-70 across Missouri has been approved by a conference committee of Missouri Senate and House budget negotiators and is heading …
Read More »“Inside Columbia”: Tuesday Morning closing all of its stores, including eight Missouri locations
A retailer that sells brand-name home furnishings, small appliances and gifts is closing all of its stores nationwide, including its Columbia location on Forum Boulevard. Zimmer’s “Inside …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate President predicts Senate passage of $2.8 billion I-70 plan
Missouri’s Senate President predicts his chamber will approve legislation from State Sen. Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) to six-lane I-70 across Missouri. That would include through the Columbia area. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) emphasizes civility on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Former U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) accumulated one of the most conservative voting records in Missouri’s GOP delegation during his 12 years on Capitol Hill. For State …
Read More »Top Columbia banker predicts more explosive growth in Ashland
The president of Columbia’s largest bank says growth continues in Ashland, Boonville, Hallsville and Centralia. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone notes the bank has …
Read More »Winter storm and wind chill warnings for mid-Missouri take effect on Thursday
The entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area is under two warnings, which both take effect on Thursday. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Byrd …
Read More »Missouri’s governor say his AG pick embodies faith, family and freedom
Missouri’s next attorney general is a familiar name in state government and at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson (R) has appointed his office’s general …
Read More »Missouri Republicans and Democrats view impact of tax cut bill differently
The largest tax cut in Missouri history will be signed into law Wednesday morning by Governor Mike Parson in Jefferson City. It’s been a top priority of …
Read More »Tax cut legislation heading to the Missouri House; House Democrats warn about budget impact
The Missouri Senate has given final approval to an approximately $1-billion state tax cut. Wednesday’s vote was 24-4, sending the bill to the House for consideration. State Sen. …
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