The “Washington Post” is reporting this morning that a federal government shutdown looks more and more likely. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore), whose district includes Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville and Harrisburg, is hopeful that can be avoided with a 30-day continuing resolution to keep the federal government running through October. Congressman Alford wants to see a secure border included in that version. He tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that there are five members of his caucus who are prepared for a shutdown. Congressman Alford tells listeners that while federal spending has been bloated, he asks if you punish a nation to get your point across. He also addressed the strike involving the United Auto Workers (UAW) union:
(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses 2024 presidential race and Jefferson City’s aging tri-level on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
An east-central Missouri congressman who represents Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill doesn’t expect President Joe Biden to seek re-election in 2024. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that President Biden has virtually no ground game, and questions if he’s electable in 2024. Congressman Luetkemeyer also addressed an issue that’s been a big topic in Jefferson City: the aging tri-level. Congressman Luetkemeyer tells listeners that he appreciates the efforts of House Transportation Committee chair Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) to obtain federal funding for the project. Congressman Graves tells 939 the Eagle that he’s had conversations with Governor Parson’s office about the project:
(LISTEN): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) discusses Missouri legislative priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith’s (D-Columbia) district is primarily in north Columbia, but he also represents some areas south of I-70 as well. Representative Smith joined us live this morning in-studio on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” He says the transgender issue is being used as a “wedge” issue by some in Jefferson City. Representative Smith tells listeners that 40 percent of his constituents are Republicans, and that no one brings up transgender issues when he goes door-to-door. He says his constituents are worried about roads and I-70. Representative Smith also tells “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that he’d like to see the GOP-controlled Legislature focus more on education, paying teachers more and having safer elections:
(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri lawmaker predicts I-70 expansion plan will save lives
A state lawmaker who represents three mid-Missouri counties says the massive I-70 expansion project is critical to his district. State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) represents Audrain, Callaway and Monroe counties.
“Big, big, big for our area. Like I say, our commerce goes down (Interstate 70). I mean, it’s just a big deal. And I’m so thankful that we got it done, so thankful,” Haden says.
Representative Haden has lost hospitals in Mexico and in Fulton and he says that people die if I-70 is clogged. Haden, who chairs the House Healthcare Reform Committee, predicts the I-70 expansion plan will save lives.
“It’s an important aspect for all of the state and all of the country. But in my district, this is a lifeblood. This will save a lot of lives,” says Haden.
Governor Mike Parson has signed bipartisan legislation allocating $2.8 billion in funding to six-lane and rebuild I-70 from St. Louis to Kansas City. The project will begin with the Columbia to Kingdom City stretch.
NWS: Columbia’s heat index breaks record; entire listening area under excessive heat warning
Columbia’s Sunday heat index of 118 has broken an all-time record.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Jared Maples tells 939 the Eagle that Sunday’s mark breaks the previous record of 116 that was set in July 1995.
Mr. Maples says Columbia, Jefferson City and the entire 939 the Eagle listening area remain under an excessive heat warning through Thursday evening. Heat index values of 105 to 115 are expected today. You’re being urged to drink plenty of water, to check on elderly relatives and neighbors and to avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
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