More than $3-billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is sitting on Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk, after the House approved the measure Friday on a bipartisan 114-16 vote. House Budget Committee Chair Cody Smith (R-Carthage) says it invests heavily in health care infrastructure, a priority for both parties. “These are our FQHC’s, …
Murphy: Boone Hospital Center could be key issue in November’s presiding commissioner race
The publisher of Comobuz.com says there is some stress between Boone County Commissioners and Boone Hospital involving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mike Murphy tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” that the hospital is seeking $7-million in ARPA funds, while the county is moving slowly. He says the hospital could be an issue …
(AUDIO) Columbia’s outgoing mayor reflects on his successes and disappointments in the past six years
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is leaving office on Monday afternoon, after serving two terms. Mayor Brian Treece tells 939 the Eagle that in his six years, he’s most proud of a change in attitude to have a government and an economy that works for everyone. “We put the brakes on downtown development so that our zoning …
2021 was the most successful year ever for Columbia’s Farmers Market
The popular Columbia Farmers Market opens Saturday morning to kick off its 42nd season. The Farmers Market is located on West Ash, near the Arc. It offers fresh produce, meat, farm-fresh eggs, cheese and plants. Columbia Farmers Market executive director Corrina Smith says the market saw its best year in 2021, with about 133,000 shoppers …
Missouri to boost funding for daycare by millions of dollars
Missouri’s governor will soon be unveiling a plan for several hundred million dollars in funding increases for daycare, saying that’s a major issue for workers across the state. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement at Friday’s education roundtable at Mizzou’s NextGen facility. “That’s one of the biggest hurdles for working families in our state right …