U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents north Columbia and northern Boone County on Capitol Hill, as well as a large portion of west-central Missouri, including Sedalia and Warrensburg. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that he supports an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. “USA Today” reports U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) plans to endorse an impeachment inquiry. The White House has rejected allegations from some Republicans who allege that Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings. A White House spokesman says House GOP investigations have turned up no evidence of wrongdoing. Congressman Alford welcomes the news about Speaker McCarthy, telling listeners that the American people deserve answers. He emphasizes that Congress must have unredacted records. Congressman Alford also addressed agriculture and Missouri’s I-70 expansion on the program. Alford, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, says the massive Swift Foods plant on Columbia’s Route B will help the food corridor that’s growing in that area:
West-central Missouri will have just its third congressional representative in 46 years
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district has had only two congressional representatives since 1977: Democrat Ike Skelton from 1977-2010 and Republican Vicky Hartzler from 2011 to today. That will change in January, because U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination. Seven Republicans are seeking the GOP nomination to replace Hartzler …
UPDATE: Flash flooding warning extended for northern Boone County
UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the flash flood warning for northern Boone County until 1:03 pm. HERE IS OUR ORIGINAL STORY: Centralia, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Sturgeon and all of northern Boone County remain under a flash flood warning until 7:03 this (Tuesday) morning, due to heavy rain overnight. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis …
West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Burks opposed to gun control measures
A former Boone County clerk seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says criminals have used bombs and vehicles as weapons. Ashland’s Taylor Burks tells “Wake Up Columbia” that it’s stunning to him how quickly people are trying to blame the gun industry for the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary …