U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is emphasizing the issue of illegal immigration as he campaigns for Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination. During a live interview on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia,” Congressman Long praised Governor Parson for working to try to form the American Governors’ Border Strike Force. Congressman Long also blasts what he …
Columbia’s mayor describes I-70 Rocheport bridge project as a game-changer
Columbia’s outgoing mayor says he can’t think of a larger generational investment than the $240-million new I-70 Rocheport bridge project. A groundbreaking ceremony for the massive project took place in October. “None of us can remember when that bridge was built in the 1950s. It’s well beyond its useful life,” Mayor Brian Treece says. The …
Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal expected to open by Labor Day
More than 100 people turned out on Tuesday to tour the $23-million new terminal being built at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and city manager De’Carlon Seewood were among those who toured the facility. The city provided guided tours to the general public and to reporters, including …
Missouri GOP congressman running for the U.S. Senate is focusing on grassroots efforts
An Ozarks congressman who’s seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination says his campaign is going well and that he feels good about his team’s ground game. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) has been traveling across the state to speak at various Lincoln Day events, and was in Columbia Friday night. He spoke to 939 the …
Missouri House and Senate remain at impasse over congressional redistricting
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers, according to the Associated Press. The AP notes there is still uncertainty in some states because of court challenges or vetoes. The Missouri House declined to vote Tuesday afternoon on the Senate-approved …
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