Missouri’s governor says a fallen Marine from Wentzville who was killed in late August in Afghanistan put his life on the line protecting U.S. service members and allies. Governor Mike Parson has ordered that American and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings Thursday to honor U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz …
(AUDIO) State Rep. Chuck Basye joins “Wake Up Columbia” to preview veto session
State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appeared live in-studio on “Wake Up Columbia” to preview Missouri’s legislative veto session. While he’s a strong supporter of GOP Governor Mike Parson, Representative Basye says he’ll vote to override the governor’s veto of a $300,000 program that’s aimed at sex crimes against children in Lincoln County. The governor says …
Missouri’s veto session starts Wednesday afternoon
Missouri’s annual legislative veto session in Jefferson City begins Wednesday in Jefferson City. Both GOP-controlled chambers will gavel-in at high noon, and will decide whether they want to try to override any vetoes from Governor Mike Parson (R). One of the most conservative Republicans in the House says there will likely be efforts today in …
DESE to testify Wednesday about Missouri’s Office of Childhood
We’ll learn details Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson City about Missouri’s Office of Childhood. House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Chair Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) has called a 2 pm hearing, to take testimony from state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) assistant commissioner Dr. Pam Thomas. GOP Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order in …
Missouri Capitol dome shines red and blue, for 9-11 anniversary
Residents and motorists in downtown Jefferson City and along Highway 54 noticed the Missouri Capitol dome shining red and blue Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Governor Mike Parson ordered the dome to be lit red and blue, in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. The governor says the Capitol was …