Missouri’s governor is praising the state’s transportation director for his work in managing the nation’s seventh-largest highway system, with limited funding. Governor Mike Parson (R) made his comments Monday to a few hundred professionals at a statewide highway safety conference being held in Columbia. The governor has signed legislation increasing the state’s gasoline tax by …
Missouri Bicentennial Inaugural ball and fireworks display is Saturday evening in Jefferson City
More than 2,000 Missourians have already RSVP’d for Saturday evening’s Bicentennial inaugural ball in Jefferson City, which is black-tie optional. It will take place on the Missouri Capitol’s north lawn, which is the riverside. Governor Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells 939 the Eagle that at least 2,200 people have RSVD’d for the ball. The grand …
100 floats and entries for Saturday’s Missouri Bicentennial parade in Jefferson City
More than 1,000 people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Saturday morning’s Bicentennial Inaugural parade, which begins at 10 outside the State Capitol. About 100 entries will be in the parade, including the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, Marching Mizzou, Fort Leonard Wood’s 339th Army Band and the Tom and Becky Goodwill ambassadors from …
(AUDIO): State Rep. Nick Schroer discusses President Biden’s vaccine mandate, on the Mike Ferguson Show
State Rep. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon) wants Missouri’s governor to call a special session regarding President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Schroer says if Governor Parson doesn’t call one, the Legislature should call themselves into a special session. That’s difficult to do, and Schroer admits he would need support from Democratic lawmakers to do it. Representative Schroer, a …
Missouri governor’s vetoes sustained by Legislature; Lincoln County highlighted during House debate
None of the vetoes from Missouri’s governor were overridden by the state Legislature on Wednesday in Jefferson City. While the House voted to override the Governor Mike Parson (R) on four budget-related bills, the Senate didn’t override any bills. Wednesday’s House debate became emotional for veteran State Rep. Randy Pietzman (R-Troy), who led the successful …