U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming), who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, is in a tough primary battle Tuesday against Harriett Hageman. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield), who represents southwest Missouri’s Ozarks on Capitol Hill, joined us live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” Congressman Long’s wife is from Cheyenne, and he’s predicting that Hageman will …
Missouri GOP congressman running for the U.S. Senate is focusing on grassroots efforts
An Ozarks congressman who’s seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination says his campaign is going well and that he feels good about his team’s ground game. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) has been traveling across the state to speak at various Lincoln Day events, and was in Columbia Friday night. He spoke to 939 the …
(AUDIO): Southwest Missouri congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Billy Long discusses Mar-a-Lago visit on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) traveled to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach on Monday to meet with former President Donald Trump. Congressman Long has asked for Mr. Trump’s endorsement in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race. Long is seeking the GOP Senate nomination. The congressman joined us live on “Wake Up Columbia,” telling listeners that former President Trump …
GOP congressional candidate from Stockton focusing on agriculture and rural health care; district includes Columbia
Agriculture is a top priority for a farmer and certified public accountant who’s running for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district. Stockton Republican Kelena Bruce tells “Wake Up Columbia” that her daughter’s future also prompted her to run. “I’ve been given this voice and it’s been cultivated and it’s been, you know, people have helped …
Missouri’s governor says $81 million federal grant for I-70 Rocheport bridge project was larger than expected
Missouri’s governor says the $240-million new I-70 Rocheport bridge project has national significance. Governor Mike Parson (R) tells 939 the Eagle that an $81-million federal grant was crucial. He notes four-million trucks cross the aging bridge annually. “And I think you look at how important I-70 is for the economy of our country, not only for …