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 …
Flags at half-staff at government buildings across Missouri Thursday, for fallen U.S. Marine
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 …