State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch says some convicted felons have been caught with guns in mid-Missouri, but are not being charged. The Hallsville Republican joined “Wake Up Columbia” live in-studio on Wednesday, and also previewed Missouri’s 2022 legislative session. Toalson Reisch says the Missouri House may work some Fridays in January, to get congressional redistricting …
Missouri state employees would receive 7.5 percent pay raise by February, under Parson plan
Missouri’s governor says direct care and front-line state employees often earn less money than entry-level retail positions. Governor Mike Parson will unveil a $91 million supplemental budget request next week, which is aimed at giving state employees a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). “The state employees are doing a good job. We want …
Missouri lawmakers to tackle paper ballot legislation in 2022
Legislation calling for the official ballot in Missouri to be a paper ballot hand-marked by the voter has been filed by a veteran state lawmaker from Joplin. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, a Democrat, tells “Wake Up Columbia” that she’s been reviewing the legislation from State Sen. Bill White (R-Joplin). “When you look at any …
Missouri lawmakers to tackle paper ballot legislation in 2022
Legislation calling for the official ballot in Missouri to be a paper ballot hand-marked by the voter has been filed by a veteran state lawmaker from Joplin. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, a Democrat, tells “Wake Up Columbia” that she’s been reviewing the legislation from State Sen. Bill White (R-Joplin). “When you look at any …
Basye to file two key education bills on Wednesday
Missouri’s House Education Committee chair says Columbia’s school board ignores taxpayers and parents. House Elementary and Education Committee Chairman Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) tells 939 the Eagle that he will pre-file legislation this morning to allow the recall of school board members. He’ll also file a separate bill establishing a petition process for citizens to …