Top Missouri House and Senate Republicans say today’s meeting with Governor Mike Parson in Jefferson City about the upcoming special session was extremely productive. They’re trying to negotiate a package involving a tax cut and farm tax credit extensions that can receive strong support in both chambers. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn joined us live in-studio today on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” Scott suggests the governor and Speaker Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) have had differing viewpoints on the tax cut’s amount:
Missouri leads nation in veteran suicides, area lawmaker says
A mid-Missouri lawmaker who chairs the House Veterans Committee says Missouri leads the nation in veteran suicides. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide, which will hold a hearing on the issue at 11 this (Wednesday) morning at the Statehouse. “I’d like for Missouri to …
Proposed new Missouri congressional redistricting map splits Columbia near I-70
A veteran mid-Missouri state lawmaker is hopeful the House will approve a new congressional redistricting map by early next week. The proposed new House map splits Columbia into two districts, but it’s difficult to see where the boundary is. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport), who serves on the House Special Committee on Redistricting, has spoken …
Lawmaker wants General Assembly to suspend Missouri’s gas tax for six months
Legislation suspending Missouri’s gasoline tax for six months has been referred to a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising gas prices. “Looking at 19-and-a-half cents per gallon savings for the hard-working people of Missouri that …
Missouri’s 2022 legislative session begins Wednesday afternoon
Missouri lawmakers in both parties are returning to Jefferson City this morning for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It begins at noon, per the state Constitution. Republicans control the governor’s office this year, along with both chambers. The GOP has a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate, along with a 110-49 House majority. The …
