Missouri governor’s vetoes sustained by Legislature; Lincoln County highlighted during House debate
None of the vetoes from Missouri’s governor were overridden by the state Legislature on Wednesday in Jefferson City. While the House voted to override the Governor Mike Parson (R) on four budget-related bills, the Senate didn’t override any bills. Wednesday’s House debate became emotional for veteran State Rep. Randy Pietzman (R-Troy), who led the successful …
Flags at half-staff at government buildings across Missouri Thursday, for fallen U.S. Marine
Missouri’s governor says a fallen Marine from Wentzville who was killed in late August in Afghanistan put his life on the line protecting U.S. service members and allies. Governor Mike Parson has ordered that American and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings Thursday to honor U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz …
Boone Electric crews help restore power to 15,000 additional Louisiana residents this week
Columbia-based Boone Electric continues to make progress restoring power in hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge. Boone Electric says electricity has been restored to an additional 15,000 Baton Rouge-area residents this week, leaving about 4,600 without power. They also say that rain from Hurricane Nicholas has slowed progress, adding that the terrain they’re working around is tough.