Top Missouri House and Senate Republicans say today’s meeting with Governor Mike Parson in Jefferson City about the upcoming special session was extremely productive. They’re trying to negotiate a package involving a tax cut and farm tax credit extensions that can receive strong support in both chambers. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn joined us live in-studio today on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” Scott suggests the governor and Speaker Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) have had differing viewpoints on the tax cut’s amount:
Missouri leads nation in veteran suicides, area lawmaker says
A mid-Missouri lawmaker who chairs the House Veterans Committee says Missouri leads the nation in veteran suicides. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide, which will hold a hearing on the issue at 11 this (Wednesday) morning at the Statehouse. “I’d like for Missouri to …
Governor Parson meets with Missouri GOP legislative leaders on special session
Missouri’s Republican governor met separately with GOP leaders in the Senate and House on Tuesday in Jefferson City, discussing the upcoming special session on tax cuts and farm tax credits. House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann (R-O’Fallon) is confident the House will support both bills, including Governor Mike Parson’s call for the largest tax cut …
Proposed new Missouri congressional redistricting map splits Columbia near I-70
A veteran mid-Missouri state lawmaker is hopeful the House will approve a new congressional redistricting map by early next week. The proposed new House map splits Columbia into two districts, but it’s difficult to see where the boundary is. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport), who serves on the House Special Committee on Redistricting, has spoken …
Lawmaker wants General Assembly to suspend Missouri’s gas tax for six months
Legislation suspending Missouri’s gasoline tax for six months has been referred to a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising gas prices. “Looking at 19-and-a-half cents per gallon savings for the hard-working people of Missouri that …
