The Missouri House says 343 bills were pre-filed on Friday, which was the first day to pre-file bills for the 2024 legislative session. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that a lot of those bills are filed so news reporters will discuss them. One bill that got attention on “Wake Up” is House Bill 1445 from State Rep. Jamie Johnson (D-Kansas City). It would create a new state holiday for election day in November even-numbered elections. It also would require colleges and universities to close, unless used as a polling place. Mr. Faughn describes the bill as “silly”, adding that he doesn’t think the bill will be approved by the GOP-controlled Missouri Legislature. But Faughn admits there are often long lines of voters waiting to vote in St. Louis and St. Louis County, adding that the Missouri Legislature should do something about it. He says long lines made is very difficult, if not impossible, for working people to vote:
(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn previews Jefferson City’s “Living Windows” and Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Several thousand people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Friday evening’s popular “Living Windows”, which features food, hot chocolate, carolers, dancing and live reindeer. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that the downtown Jefferson City organizers do a great job with Living Windows. He also says he and his son Gussie will do a re-enactment of the “Christmas story” that evening at 225 Madison, which is where the newspaper is housed. Mr. Faughn also previewed Missouri’s 2024 legislative session, telling listeners that State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) wants to eliminate personal property taxes and that Eigel wants his bill heard in January or February. Faughn suggests that Senator Eigel may hold the floor early in session and demand a vote on his bill:
(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn previews Jefferson City’s “Living Windows” and Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Several thousand people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Friday evening’s popular “Living Windows”, which features food, hot chocolate, carolers, dancing and live reindeer. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that the downtown Jefferson City organizers do a great job with Living Windows. He also says he and his son Gussie will do a re-enactment of the “Christmas story” that evening at 225 Madison, which is where the newspaper is housed. Mr. Faughn also previewed Missouri’s 2024 legislative session, telling listeners that State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) wants to eliminate personal property taxes and that Eigel wants his bill heard in January or February. Faughn suggests that Senator Eigel may hold the floor early in session and demand a vote on his bill:
(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses agriculture and legislative dress codes on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s Joint Committee on Agriculture will hold a Thursday hearing in Jefferson City on the economic impact of Missouri agriculture. They’ll also take testimony on environmental stewardship. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that agriculture is and will always be the state’s top industry. Mr. Faughn says for every dollar the state invests in agriculture, it gets three to four dollars back. He also discussed legislative dress codes, and told listeners that former Missouri House Speaker Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) didn’t like then-State Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) when they served together in the House. Coleman has since been elected to the Missouri Senate:
(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn says fourth quarter fundraising numbers will be key for the 2024 GOP Lieutenant Governor primary race between House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) and State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City). Missouri’s current Lt. Governor, Mike Kehoe, is running for governor next year. Mr. Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, praising both Speaker Plocher and Senator Rehder. Faughn describes Senator Rehder as a great politician and fundraiser, and says Speaker Plocher has done more for rural Missouri than most rural state lawmakers: