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 …
Canceling student debt viewed with skepticism by Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer
While details are still being worked on, PBS is reporting that President Joe Biden (D) is planning to move ahead on canceling some student loan debt. East-central Missouri U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) has serious serious concerns with this. “I don’t, you know, want to keep our kids from being able to minimize their debt, …
Missouri ARPA money invests heavily in health care infrastructure and state IT needs
More than $3-billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is sitting on Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk, after the House approved the measure Friday on a bipartisan 114-16 vote. House Budget Committee Chair Cody Smith (R-Carthage) says it invests heavily in health care infrastructure, a priority for both parties. “These are our FQHC’s, …
(AUDIO) Columbia’s outgoing mayor reflects on his successes and disappointments in the past six years
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is leaving office on Monday afternoon, after serving two terms. Mayor Brian Treece tells 939 the Eagle that in his six years, he’s most proud of a change in attitude to have a government and an economy that works for everyone. “We put the brakes on downtown development so that our zoning …
Federal grant for Columbia farmers market aimed at providing more access to locally-grown food
Missouri’s GOP governor is praising the Biden administration’s $1.3 million federal grant to expand Columbia’s popular Farmers Market. The farmers market is located on West Ash, near the ARC. The funding is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D). The Commerce Department says the project …
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