State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) is a vocal supporter of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) call for an immediate 8.7 percent pay raise for state employees. Senator Fitzwater tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that the governor’s plan would help employees at two major facilities in his district: Fulton State Hospital and the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center (FRDC). Senator Fitzwater also backs the governor’s call for $4-million in funding to allow the state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to implement a new maternal mortality plan. Senator Fitzwater also wants to see no-competes banned, saying they’re bad for the economy:
(AUDIO): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) discusses State of State on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) is a vocal supporter of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) call for an immediate 8.7 percent pay raise for state employees. Senator Fitzwater tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that the governor’s plan would help employees at two major facilities in his district: Fulton State Hospital and the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center (FRDC). Senator Fitzwater also backs the governor’s call for $4-million in funding to allow the state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to implement a new maternal mortality plan. Senator Fitzwater also wants to see no-competes banned, saying they’re bad for the economy:
(AUDIO): Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) previews Missouri’s 2023 legislative session on 939 the Eagle
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:
MoDOT urges mid-Missourians to use caution near closed ramp in Jefferson City
Columbia, Ashland and Hartsburg-area residents commuting to Jefferson City should give themselves extra time today (Thursday) and for the next two weeks, as MoDOT has closed the southbound 63 exit ramp to Highway 54. The bridge over Oilwell road closed Wednesday after the morning commute. MoDOT spokesman Adam Pulley is encouraging you to use caution …
(AUDIO): State Rep. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) credits hard work for Missouri Senate GOP primary win
Veteran State Rep. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) credits hard work for his victory in a five-way GOP primary for a Missouri Senate seat. The sprawling new district includes Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Lincoln and St. Charles counties. Representative Fitzwater will face Libertarian Catherine Dreher in the November election. No Democrat filed in the race. The winner …