Columbia-based MFA Oil is now the nation’s ninth-largest propane retailer. They’ve just acquired Griffin Oil and Propane in southeast Missouri’s Bootheel. MFA Oil chief executive officer Jon Ihler says propane is very important, especially in rural communities. “Home heat, hot water, cooking, appliances, right. The necessities, right. It’s almost looked at as the utility. And …
Southeast Missouri lawmaker proposes changes on how constitutional amendments are approved
A veteran southeast Missouri lawmaker wants to change the threshold to approve constitutional amendments in the Show-Me State. Passage currently requires a simple majority of voters statewide. State Rep. Andrew McDaniel (R-Deering) will testify Wednesday at noon before the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee in Jefferson City. His two-page House Joint Resolution 130 would …