The Missouri Senate has given approval to a congressional map that likely solidifies six GOP districts, while maintaining two overwhelmingly Democratic districts. Thursday’s vote was 22-10. State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), who voted for the bill, says State Sen. Andrew Koenig (R-Manchester) has been working nonstop on the map. “I think he said he has …
(AUDIO): State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) discusses congressional redistricting on 939 the Eagle’s “Randy Tobler show”
The Missouri Senate has voted 22-10 to approve a new congressional map that moves mid-Missouri’s Boone, Cooper and Moniteau counties to the third district, which is currently held by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth). State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), who voted for the final map, originally wanted a 7-1 map, but says that wasn’t …
Well-known businessman leading committee supporting Boone County’s local use tax ballot measure
Supporters of an April Boone County use tax ballot measure say Boone is the last county among its contiguous counties to approve a use tax. Boone County voters will cast ballots on Proposition 1 in April. Audrain, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Randolph counties already have a use tax, which is a sales tax …
Missouri’s first responders praised by governor for response to this month’s snowstorm
Missouri’s governor is praising the dedication and work of the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT), State Highway Patrol and the Missouri National Guard in responding to the snowstorm that hit two weeks ago. Governor Mike Parson tells 939 the Eagle that state departments assist each other. “So when we can take the (Missouri) National Guard …
Mid-Missouri lawmaker who serves on congressional redistricting committee predicts map will change
Missouri lawmakers will have to move quickly to approve new congressional boundary maps, because filing for office starts on February 22. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) serves on the Missouri House Special Committee on Redistricting. He spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia.” “We still have to go through the committee process, hear testimony. …
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