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. …
Read More »Missouri’s GOP governor and some legislative Democrats disagree on tax cut’s impact
Missouri lawmakers will return to Jefferson City next week for a special session called by Governor Mike Parson (R). The governor wants the GOP-controlled Legislature to approve …
Read More »Missouri’s special session to begin after Labor Day weekend
Missouri’s governor says there’s a path forward for the upcoming special session, which will begin on September 6 in Jefferson City. That’s the day after Labor Day. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Missouri GOP Congressman Billy Long predicts Wyoming’s Liz Cheney will lose Tuesday’s primary
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming), who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, is in a tough primary battle Tuesday against Harriett Hageman. U.S. Rep. Billy Long …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) discuses Senate campaign on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) admits he’s a longshot to win Tuesday’s Missouri GOP Senate primary. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that polling …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Ozarks congressman is one of 21 candidates seeking the GOP nomination in Missouri’s U.S. Senate primary in August. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) joined guest …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) reflects on former Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s legacy
A southwest Missouri congressman who’s helped lead seven bipartisan delegations to Japan describes the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe as devastating. U.S. Rep. Billy …
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