A bipartisan resolution honoring the winningest coach in Mizzou football history has been approved by the Missouri House. Wednesday’s House vote was 142-0. One member voted present. State Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall), a former Mizzou football captain, is the sponsor of the three-page resolution. “Whereas he joined Coach Bear Bryant and Coach Steve Spurrier as …
Ethanol and other agricultural tax credits being pushed by Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor is calling on state lawmakers to approve key agricultural tax credits, noting agriculture is the state’s top industry. Governor Mike Parson emphasized the issue during his recent State of the State Address in Jefferson City. “For Missouri agriculture to remain strong, we must prioritize the extension of critical agricultural tax credits that support …
I-70 Rocheport bridge project has national significance, Missouri congresswoman says
A west-central Missouri congresswoman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee says the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is critical to the region. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) helped push for the $81-million federal grant for the new bridge. “It not connects our two major cities in Kansas City and St. Louis but it basically connects …
West-central Missouri lawmaker says new I-70 Rocheport bridge is critical for agriculture
A state lawmaker who represents Marshall and Warrensburg in the Missouri House describes the new I-70 Rocheport bridge project as crucial for his constituents. State Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) serves on the House Agriculture Policy Committee. “As (Columbia) Mayor Brian Treece said, virtually any product that goes into Columbia crosses this bridge. The same way …