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West-central Missouri Democratic congressional candidate is self-funding his campaign

November 4, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Lamar Democrat Jack Truman stands outside former President Harry Truman’s birthplace in southwest Missouri’s Lamar in 2022 (photo courtesy of candidate Jack Truman)

West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district hasn’t sent a Democrat to Capitol Hill in 14 years. That’s when the late U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Lexington) won his final term in 2008.

Lamar Democrat Jack Truman believes he can win Tuesday’s election in the heavily-Republican district. The 57-year-old Truman tells 939 the Eagle that times are difficult across the rural district.

“Financially people are having to watch their pennies. And inflation and the economy is one of my top issues,” Truman says.

Mr. Truman says the regular person is having difficulty now just surviving, citing the cost of gasoline, food, rent, utilities and more. He’s self-funding his campaign and has been traveling across the sprawling 24-county district. He says there several other key issues that voters want to see addressed.

“Protecting our children, a woman’s right to choose, the economy, gun control, the environment,” says Truman.

He’ll face GOP nominee Mark Alford on Tuesday. Alford is a veteran Kansas City television new anchor.

The district includes parts of Columbia, Hallsville, Centralia and Sedalia. The district has only had two congressional representatives since 1977: Skelton from 1977-2010 and U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) from 2011 to today. Hartzler gave up her House seat to run unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate.

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, abortion, Centralia, former Kansas City television news anchor Mark Alford, gasoline and food costs, Hallsville, Homepage, inflation, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, Sedalia, Syndicated, U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton, U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, West-central Missouri Democratic congressional candidate Jack Truman, west-central Missouri's fourth congressional district Tagged With: columbia

Missouri’s governor praises passage of historic tax cut legislation

September 30, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Missouri House Budget Committee chairman Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage) briefs the committee and the audience on September 28, 2022 (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications)

The largest tax cut in state history is on its way to Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk. The bill is a top priority for the governor and for the GOP-controlled Legislature.

The House voted 98-32 to give final approval to the $1-billion tax cut on Thursday. Governor Parson praises the vote, saying it will assist Missouri families facing record inflation, along with relief for Missouri taxpayers.

“Relief that is even more critical now as Missouri families face rising grocery bills, high gas prices and record inflation. This bill means our administration will have cut Missourians’ income tax rate by almost a full percentage point or a nearly 15 percent decrease,” Parson says, in a written statement.

State Rep. Peter Merideth (D-St. Louis) disagrees, saying it will benefit the wealthy. Representative Merideth is the ranking Democrat on the Missouri House Budget Committee. He says the top one percent of Missouri earners will save $15,000 per year under the plan, while the bottom 20 percent of earners will save $10 per year.

A bill-signing ceremony has not been scheduled yet.

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, gasoline prices, grocery bills, Homepage, inflation, low-income Missourians, Mid-Missouri News, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, Missouri House Budget Committee, Missouri taxpayers, post to twitter, State Rep. Peter Merideth, Syndicated, the GOP-controlled Legislature

(AUDIO): Boone County Treasurer Dustin Stanton appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”

September 5, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Boone County treasurer Dustin Stanton manages the county’s $100-million investment portfolio. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) appointed the Centralia businessman to the post this spring. Boone County’s current annual budget is about $94-million, and Mr. Stanton tells 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry that inflation is impacting the budget, specifically road and bridge. Stanton joined Fred in-studio for the hour on Saturday’s “CEO Round Table,” and tells listeners his priorities include transparency and accountability:

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table", Boone County road and bridge, Boone County treasurer Dustin Stanton, Boone County's $100-million investment portfolio, Homepage, host Fred Parry, inflation, Mid-Missouri News, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, post to twitter, Syndicated, transparency and accountability

Central Missouri GOP lawmakers optimistic about special session

August 5, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Missouri’s governor is confident that the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve the two items in his special session call: the largest tax cut in state history and a six-year extension of farm tax credits. Governor Mike Parson (R) says state general revenues are up 20 percent over last year and that sales and use tax money …

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, Centralia, farm tax credit extension, Hallsville, Homepage, inflation, largest tax cut in state history, Mid-Missouri News, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, post to twitter, rising food costs, September veto session, State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch, State Rep. Chuck Basye, State Rep. Travis Fitzwater, Syndicated Tagged With: columbia

(AUDIO): Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”

August 2, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

The Jefferson City-based Missouri Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization, with members in all 114 Missouri counties. Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” telling listeners that today’s primary election is an opportunity to shape Missouri’s future. Mr. Hawkins also discussed the …

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", food prices, historic flooding, Homepage, inflation, Mid-Missouri News, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, post to twitter, Syndicated

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