Funding for the University of Missouri was a top priority for former Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia), who served in the Missouri Senate from 2009-2016. Schaefer was only the second Republican in history at the time to hold that seat (Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden is now the third). Former Senator Schaefer has filed to run in Missouri’s new third congressional district, which includes Columbia south of Broadway, Ashland, Hartsburg, Jefferson City, Boonville, California and Fulton. Governor Mike Parson (R) and state lawmakers in both parties joined Mizzou officials in October to break ground on a $20-million expansion of the MU Research Reactor (MURR), which is down the hill from Faurot Field. The MURR is the top-ranked University research reactor in the nation, producing a medical isotope that battles various cancers worldwide. Former Senator Schaefer tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that the University of Missouri is the largest employer in the new district and that, if elected, he will do all he can to help them and the MURR as well. Former Senator Schaefer is also calling for term limits for congressional members and is focusing on illegal immigration. Schaefer tells listeners that eight million illegal immigrants have entered the United States in the past three years, more than the population of 36 other states:
(LISTEN): Columbia’s LGBTQ ordinance slammed by Missouri’s attorney general
Missouri’s attorney general doesn’t mince words when describing Columbia’s new four-page LGBTQ ordinance, saying it violates people’s religious freedoms.
Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that local governments cannot deprioritize enforcement of Missouri state law. He blasts the four-page ordinance:
“What the city of Columbia says is that it’s okay to mutilate children and we’re not going to stop anybody from mutilating children. That’s what that ordinance says,” General Bailey tells listeners.
Columbia’s city council heard three hours of testimony on Monday night before approving the new ordinance on a 6-1 vote. The bill expresses support for the LGBTQ community and declaring the city as safe haven for free speech. A new Missouri law bans gender-affirming health care treatments, but Columbia’s new ordinance directs city staff to decline any enforcement of those laws.
You can listen to the full interview with General Bailey here.
(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Bailey discusses Columbia’s LGBTQ ordinance and SAPA on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s city council heard three hours of emotional testimony on Monday evening before voting 6-1 to approve a four-page ordinance expressing support for the LGBTQ community and declaring the city a safe haven for free speech and expression. Residents were literally lined up out the door to testify at city hall. Supporters, including a number of college students, say this is a life-saving measure and is about basic human decency. Opponents like a Columbia grandmother named Bonnie told the council they’re worried about their children and grandchildren in restrooms. The proposal says that the city of Columbia “recognizes the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion when it comes to being a competitive employer, building a strong local economy and enriching the community to be better than the sum of its parts, as well as recognizing LGBTQ people have long contributed to the rich history and social fabric or Columbia and this country.” A new state law bans gender-affirming health care treatments. The new ordinance directs city staff to decline any enforcement of those laws, or if unable to be declined for any reason, “will be the lowest priority within the city.” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” and blasted Columbia’ city council for the vote. He says local governments cannot deprioritize enforcement of state law. General Bailey tells listeners that the new ordinance says the city of Columbia says it’s okay to mutilate children:
(LISTEN): Jefferson City’s mayor touts importance of Columbia Regional Airport
Jefferson City’s mayor is excited about the future of neighboring Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
COU manager Michael Parks and Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey Button will travel to Arizona next week to meet with American and other airlines to discuss additional service from COU. Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that he’s hopeful:
“And the more that they can expand it creates opportunities for us here in Jefferson City,” Mayor Fitzwater says.
Mayor Fitzwater tells listeners that Jefferson City and Cole County residents benefit by having Columbia Regional Airport expand. He also notes it allows mid-Missourians to fly without driving more than 100 miles away to St. Louis or Kansas City.
“It is to our advantage to have the Columbia airport expand and give people in our area the opportunity to be able to travel without going to St. Louis or Kansas City. I’ve moved all of my travel there now. It took me awhile to do it, but I’ve moved it there just because of the convenience. They treat you right,” says Fitzwater.
Columbia Regional Airport has a $23-million new terminal. You can listen to the full “Wake Up” interview with Mayor Fitzwater here.
(LISTEN): Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater discusses COU’s importance and Congressman Luetkemeyer on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) manager Michael Parks travels to Arizona next week to meet with American and other airlines about additional service from COU. Mr. Parks confirms one of the issues he and Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey Button will be discussing is service from COU to Charlotte. Mr. Parks tells 939 the Eagle that he’s optimistic. Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that he’s pleased with that news. Mayor Fitzwater says COU is huge for Jefferson City. He notes while the Jefferson City Memorial airport is Missouri’s sixth-busiest, it does not provide passenger air service. Mayor Fitzwater tells listeners that he has moved all of his flights to COU, rather than having to fly out of St. Louis or Kansas City. During the show, Mayor Fitzwater also recapped last night’s Cole County Lincoln Days in Jefferson City, where retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) was honored. Mayor Fitzwater tells listeners that Congressman Luetkemeyer has done a great job of representing Jefferson City and mid-Missouri on Capitol Hill:
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