Missouri’s state employees will be receiving a pay raise, after Governor Mike Parson signed a $4.6 billion supplemental budget. The supplemental includes a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for state employees. That’s been a top priority for the governor, who says many positions across state government have faced turnover rates from ten to …
Columbia councilwoman wants all of the city’s $25.2 million in ARPA funding to go to those most impacted by COVID pandemic
A Columbia city councilwoman has filed a resolution that commits to invest all of the $25-million the city will receive from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to provide direct assistance to those most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Councilwoman Pat Fowler’s resolution will be first-read at tonight’s (Monday) council meeting: a vote will not …
Missouri’s governor and Columbia Mayor Treece emphasize importance of partnerships
Missouri’s governor has high praise for outgoing Columbia Mayor Brian Treece, who leaves office in April. Governor Mike Parson publicly praised the mayor for his service twice during a recent Mizzou education roundtable, saying he’s done an excellent job in very difficult times. Mayor Treece says it’s been an honor. “I’m proud of the relationship …
Missouri to boost funding for daycare by millions of dollars
Missouri’s governor will soon be unveiling a plan for several hundred million dollars in funding increases for daycare, saying that’s a major issue for workers across the state. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement at Friday’s education roundtable at Mizzou’s NextGen facility. “That’s one of the biggest hurdles for working families in our state right …
(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri’s U.S. Senate race in 2022. She spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” on Thursday, and criticized the policies of both President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California). Congresswoman Hartzler, who represents Columbia, Rocheport, Boonville and Sedalia on Capitol Hill, also …
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