Veteran U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is about to start his eighth term on Capitol Hill, after winning re-election to his east-central Missouri district in November. The district includes parts of Columbia, Ashland, Fulton and O’Fallon. Congressman Luetkemeyer is in line to become the powerful chairman of the U.S. House Small Business Committee in January. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” to preview the new Congress and to reflect on the 75th anniversary of a program the congressman has touted for years: Toys for Tots:
New restaurant on Columbia’s busy East Green Meadows close to opening
Columbia-area residents will soon have another dining option along busy East Green Meadows, when the popular Tacos 4 Life restaurant opens. Crews are finishing construction on the new 4,200 square feet restaurant, which is near Dunkin Donuts. Some residents have raised concerns about traffic congestion, when Tacos 4 Life opens. Tacos 4 Life is now …
Missouri remains under a state emergency after historic flooding
Missouri’s record flooding has prompted acting Governor Mike Kehoe to sign an executive order declaring a state of emergency. Kehoe is acting governor because Governor Mike Parson is in Germany on a previously-scheduled trade mission. Mr. Kehoe says state agencies are ready to provide assistance to Missourians in flood-impacted areas. More than nine inches of …
Governor Parson meets with Missouri GOP legislative leaders on special session
Missouri’s Republican governor met separately with GOP leaders in the Senate and House on Tuesday in Jefferson City, discussing the upcoming special session on tax cuts and farm tax credits. House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann (R-O’Fallon) is confident the House will support both bills, including Governor Mike Parson’s call for the largest tax cut …
Wiemann: property tax relief should be included in Missouri special session call
The Missouri House’s number two Republican says a shortage of new vehicles has led to a more than 20 percent increase in assessments for used vehicles. House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann (R-O’Fallon) is urging GOP Governor Parson to include property tax relief in his special session call. Wiemann says state lawmakers passed a county …