U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents north Columbia and northern Boone County on Capitol Hill, as well as a large portion of west-central Missouri, including Sedalia and …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses drought, federal farm bill and China on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) serves on the House Agriculture Committee in Washington. His sprawling west-central Missouri district includes Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Centralia. He’s inviting farmers …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s Hoskins hopes to become secretary of state
A state senator who represents three mid-Missouri counties in the 939 the Eagle listening area is running for secretary of state next year. State Sen. Denny Hoskins …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) explains his debt ceiling vote on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate leader is not optimistic about sports wagering legislation
Missouri’s Senate President Pro Tem says the Legislature is unlikely to approve sports wagering this session. The House voted 118-35 in March to approve sports wagering, but …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri sports wagering supporters say bill addresses compulsive gambling
Bipartisan sports wagering legislation is now heading to the Missouri Senate, after being approved by the House on a 118-35 vote. The 23-page House Bill 556 taxes sports …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) discusses sports wagering legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House has voted 118-35 to give final approval to bipartisan sports wagering legislation. The bill taxes sports betting at 10 percent and those revenues would …
Read More »Missouri Governor Parson and trade delegation heading to Sweden and Germany
Missouri’s governor and first lady are heading to Sweden and Germany for an international trade mission. Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson are leaving today …
Read More »(AUDIO) Kehoe says state employee pay raise is critical for Missouri’s veterans homes
Missouri’s lieutenant governor says there’s both a waiting list and open bed space at the state’s seven veterans homes, because the state Department of Public Safety (DPS) …
Read More »Hoskins: sports wagering is a solution to funding Missouri veterans homes
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s in his 14th year in Jefferson City is frustrated by the Legislature’s failure to pass Sportsbook, which is sports wagering. Powerful Senate …
Read More »Bipartisan support for creating an Office of Entrepreneurship in Missouri
A key Missouri state senator wants to create an Office of Entrepreneurship within the state Department of Economic Development (DED). Senate Economic Development Committee Chair Denny Hoskins …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) responds to Hoskins interview
Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) responded to the comments from State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), during a live interview this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) joins “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s a member of the Senate Conservative Caucus slammed Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) during a live interview on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »Hoskins says sports wagering and slot machine legislation would bring millions of dollars to Missouri
The Missouri Senate Economic Development Committee chairman supports an all-inclusive gaming agenda this year, including sportsbook and slot machines. State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) tells 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) discusses his congressional run on “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s served nine years in Jefferson City says America’s future is at stake. State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) is seeking the GOP nomination …
Read More »Former Boone County clerk running for Congress is focusing on military issues
A former Boone County clerk who’s running for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district says his top priority is national security. Taylor Burks served three combat deployments …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri 4th District Congressional candidate Mark Alford appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Former WDAF Channel 4 anchor Mark Alford says his voice has been on live television for more than 23,000 hours, over the years. He’s now seeking the …
Read More »West-central Missouri lawmaker says new I-70 Rocheport bridge is critical for agriculture
A state lawmaker who represents Marshall and Warrensburg in the Missouri House describes the new I-70 Rocheport bridge project as crucial for his constituents. State Rep. Kurtis …
Read More »Man Drowns Sunday at Lake of the Ozarks; fourth drowning this month in Troop F
State troopers say a Warrensburg man who drowned Sunday at the Lake of the Ozarks is the 11th drowning victim of the year in mid-Missouri’s Troop F. …
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