The Missouri governor’s office says there is no scheduled meeting at this time between Governor Mike Parson and CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. 939 the Eagle News …
Read More »Columbia Democratic lawmaker and former state party chair defend mayor from criticism over drag queen performance
“Nothing short of deplorable.” That’s how Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) describes Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration that featured three drag queens who performed before 1,000 people, …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker hopes to honor female veterans
Legislation designating June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation Day has been filed by a mid-Missouri state lawmaker. The issue is important to State Rep. …
Read More »Medicaid expansion remains a top priority for Columbia state lawmaker
A key mid-Missouri Democratic state lawmaker is confident that GOP Governor Mike Parson will again fund Medicaid expansion in his proposed budget, which will be unveiled in …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is about to begin her fourth and final term in the Missouri House. While her newly drawn district still includes …
Read More »Cole County judge dismisses Missouri NAACP’s lawsuit against state’s new voter ID law
You’ll need to show your voter identification when you head to your Missouri polling location in November, or you’ll be casting a provisional ballot. That’s according to …
Read More »Ashcroft says his office continues to help Missourians obtain photo ID’s
Missouri’s secretary of state says the new voter ID law will ensure election integrity and will prevent voter fraud. The law took effect on August 28. Republican …
Read More »Missouri voter ID law takes effect on August 28
Legislation requiring Missourians to show a photo ID when they vote has been signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. The governor signed House Bill 1878 during …
Read More »Mid-Missourians in the abortion debate view the future differently
Abortion-rights supporters rallied Saturday at the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia, before marching down Broadway. They were protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s Friday ruling that overturned …
Read More »Columbia lawmaker considering bill involving semiautomatic weapons
An attorney who represents Columbia in the Missouri House is considering filing legislation that would ban teens from being able to purchase semiautomatic weapons in Missouri. State …
Read More »Mid-Missouri state lawmaker hopeful courts will strike down voter ID
A Columbia lawmaker who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee opposes voter ID legislation approved in Jefferson City. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) …
Read More »Smith has serious concerns with Missouri’s proposed new congressional redistricting map; “it’s asinine”
A Columbia state lawmaker who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee is critical of the new congressional map approved by the Legislature, which …
Read More »Former Mizzou football coach Pinkel honored by Missouri House
A bipartisan resolution honoring the winningest coach in Mizzou football history has been approved by the Missouri House. Wednesday’s House vote was 142-0. One member voted present. …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) represents Columbia in the Missouri House. He joined 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth and Stephanie Bell live on “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »Columbia’s school board extends mask requirement; Missouri lawmakers discuss CRT
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) students and staff will continue to be required to wear masks indoors and on buses. Columbia’s school board voted to extend the district’s …
Read More »Boone County commissioners to hear Tuesday testimony on Sid Larson mural controversy
Tuesday night is your opportunity to comment on the courthouse mural issue at the Boone County Courthouse. The Commission meets tomorrow evening from 7-9 and will take …
Read More »Columbia state lawmaker and attorney wants mural removed from Boone County Courthouse
A Columbia state lawmaker who’s also an attorney is calling on Boone County Commissioners to remove the Sid Larson mural from the Courthouse, which is downtown. State …
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