Leaders of the U.S. House in Washington have canceled votes for this week, without a spending deal in place. Fox News reports the 435 House members likely …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses federal government shutdown and Biden investigation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is optimistic that a federal government shutdown can be avoided. Congressman Luetkemeyer, whose sprawling district includes Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville and …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses 2024 presidential race and Jefferson City’s aging tri-level on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
An east-central Missouri congressman who represents Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill doesn’t expect President Joe Biden to seek re-election in 2024. …
Read More »Drought, flooding and rural farm economy are main concerns for west-central Missouri congressman
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia and Sedalia on Capitol Hill is inviting you to today’s Sedalia listening session on the federal farm bill, which is …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on student debt on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on Friday that struck down the Biden administration’s plan to forgive student debt for more than 43-million American borrowers. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetekemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses First Republic Bank’s failure on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Federal regulators have seized the First Republic Bank. The Associated Press (AP) reports it’s the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth), …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer discusses presidential race, CPS school board race and Amazon Ashland on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia and Boone County in his sprawling district. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Speaker McCarthy and flood insurance on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia as well as Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and O’Fallon. The Republican, who’s now in his eighth term …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) calls for classified briefing on Chinese spy balloon incident on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) tweeted Friday that he had received “zero communication” from the Biden administration about a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying across the country. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Gygr-Gas closing on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) has been working with the Missouri Propane Gas Association and with Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office regarding the sudden closing …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses GOP-controlled U.S. House and Toys for Tots’ 75th anniversary on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is about to start his eighth term on Capitol Hill, after winning re-election to his east-central Missouri district in November. …
Read More »Veteran Missouri lawmaker Basye accepting new position with area congressman’s office
A veteran mid-Missouri state lawmaker who’s served as the powerful Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman has accepted a new position. State Rep. Chuck Basye …
Read More »West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Burks opposed to gun control measures
A former Boone County clerk seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says criminals have used bombs and vehicles as weapons. Ashland’s Taylor Burks …
Read More »Ashland state lawmaker Walsh withdraws from congressional race
Missouri’s House GOP majority caucus chair has announced that she’s withdrawing her candidacy for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district. State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) notes the …
Read More »Boone County’s clerk informing residents about new congressional map changes
Boone County’s clerk says her office is proceeding as if the congressional redistricting map approved by lawmakers this month will be the new map. Clerk Brianna Lennon …
Read More »New Missouri congressional redistricting map heading to Missouri governor’s desk
With less than 24 hours to spare, Missouri lawmakers have approved a new congressional redistricting map that splits Columbia and Boone County into two districts. The line …
Read More »Canceling student debt viewed with skepticism by Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer
While details are still being worked on, PBS is reporting that President Joe Biden (D) is planning to move ahead on canceling some student loan debt. East-central Missouri …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) is cautiously optimistic Missouri lawmakers will approve new congressional redistricting map
A new congressional redistricting map that’s been approved by a Missouri House committee is a solid 6-2 GOP map, and puts more Republican voters in U.S. Rep. …
Read More »Proposed new Missouri House map splits Columbia and Boone County; Cooper and Moniteau would go to third district
A new congressional redistricting map that splits Columbia and Boone County could hit the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on Monday. The House Special Committee on …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer raising concerns about inflation
An east-central Missouri congressman who’s the top Republican on the U.S. House Small Business Committee is blasting the Biden administration over inflation. CNBC reports consumer prices rose …
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