While Republicans have had a 24-10 supermajority for the past several years in the Missouri Senate, infighting among GOP state senators has caused some gridlock and frustration in Jefferson City. Republicans will control the chamber 24-10 again in January, and Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) says eight new state senators mean fresh ideas and an interest in finding ways to get things done. Leader Rowden is expected to be Senate President Pro Tem in January. He tells 939 the Eagle’s “Gary Nolan show” that he’s interested in numerous issues, including CRT, a parents bill of rights, initiative petition reform and foreign ownership of Missouri farmland. State Sen.-Elect Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) filled in for Gary this morning:
(AUDIO): State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) previews Missouri’s 2022 session
Education reform and CRT are two of the top priorities for State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport), who chairs the Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee. Chairman Basye joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” to preview Missouri’s 2022 legislative session, which starts Wednesday in Jefferson City:
Basye: state employee pay, congressional redistricting and voter ID will be top Missouri House GOP priorities in January
Cole County’s legislative delegation is pushing Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) supplemental budget request, to give state employees a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) tells 939 the Eagle that Cole County lawmakers have sent a letter to fellow legislators. The letter was signed by State Reps. Rudy Veit …