Former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks (R) says his campaign for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district will continue, even though his home is located in the third district, under a proposed new map. Burks blasted the proposed new map during a live interview on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia,” telling listeners that Senate Majority …
(AUDIO) U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) slams Interior officials over Honor Flight changes
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is blasting the Biden administration and the Interior Department over the department’s apparent decision to stop providing police escorts for American veterans who travel to Washington as part of the Honor Flight Network. Congresswoman Hartzler, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, describes the Honor Flights as one of …
Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer raising concerns about inflation
An east-central Missouri congressman who’s the top Republican on the U.S. House Small Business Committee is blasting the Biden administration over inflation. CNBC reports consumer prices rose 8.5 percent in March, the fastest annual gain since 1981. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer’s (R-St. Elizabeth) district includes Jefferson City and Fulton. “Inflation continues to hammer away at our …
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 …
USDA Secretary Vilsack in Jefferson City on Monday
Climate change will be the focus of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s Monday visit to Jefferson City’s Lincoln University. He’ll speak this afternoon at about 1 to discuss what he calls the Biden administration and USDA’s commitment to combat the climate crisis by partnering with agriculture, forestry and rural towns to develop climate solutions that …