An Ashland state lawmaker who serves as the GOP caucus chair has pre-filed legislation to repeal Missouri’s gasoline tax increase. State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says it’s an outrage that Missourians are being asked to pay more at the pump, when the state currently has an $8-billion surplus. She says her bill is aimed at …
Basye to file two key education bills on Wednesday
Missouri’s House Education Committee chair says Columbia’s school board ignores taxpayers and parents. House Elementary and Education Committee Chairman Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) tells 939 the Eagle that he will pre-file legislation this morning to allow the recall of school board members. He’ll also file a separate bill establishing a petition process for citizens to …
Senator Brattin announces congressional bid; he’s hopeful that Cass County remains in fourth district
Saying our way of life is under attack, a conservative GOP state senator has announced his candidacy for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district seat. State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) made his announcement in downtown Columbia, telling reporters he wants to do the best he can to save the Republic. “Because I really, truly feel that …
New tech center in southern Boone County will be just south of Ashland exit, near Salter lawn service
Missouri’s governor is praising plans to build a Ranken Tech campus in the fast-growing town of Ashland. It will be built next to Salter Lawn Service, near Highway 63. State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says the Central Missouri Workforce Development Center will be convenient for Southern Boone R-1 students. “I think the primary benefit is …
(AUDIO): State Rep. Sara Walsh joins “Wake Up Columbia” to discuss planned Ranken Tech campus in Ashland
State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) represents Ashland, which is one of Missouri’s fastest-growing communities. She attended Tuesday’s workforce summit, where leaders discussed a planned new tech center to meet the Ashland region’s need for more skilled workers. Representative Walsh notes recruiters were in the audience, and that the state Office of Administration (OA) is looking …