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Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins Marc & Kim to unpack a month of quiet corruption in the state legislature. Lamping slams the new utility bill signed by Governor Parson, calling it a stealth tax hike that allows Ameren to charge customers upfront for unbuilt energy projects. He warns of rate hikes with zero transparency and blasts the revolving door between utility companies and the Public Service Commission. Lamping also discusses Ian Mackey's merger bill and why it's likely more setup for 2026 than a real threat this year. Plus, he breaks down the 'previous question' tactic and why the GOP rarely flexes that muscle even when they should. Missouri's legislature might be winding down, but the backroom deals are just heating up.

In this episode, St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder joins Amy Marxkors and Mike Elam to discuss the ongoing battle over who will appoint the next St. Louis County prosecutor. Harder shares insights on the political tensions surrounding Governor Parson's pick, Melissa Price Smith, and County Executive Sam Page's pick, Court Van Ostran, and how he believes Price Smith will prevail. The discussion then shifts to the county's financial struggles, including the decline in sales tax revenue and the significant budget deficit, as well as the council's efforts to make cuts across departments. Harder also touches on the controversy surrounding Councilman Dennis Hancock, as well as the dynamic between the new council and County Executive Sam Page.

Mike Elam, filling in for Annie Frey, discusses the final Monday of 2024 and the upcoming inauguration of Governor-elect Mike Kehoe. Kehoe reflects on his preparations, including key staff appointments like Mike Turner as Highway Patrol Colonel. He shares his focus on crime deterrence, regulatory and tax reform, and education, while emphasizing continuity with Governor Parson's administration. Kehoe also looks forward to working with the Republican Governors Association and other governors as he begins his term.

Brad Young discusses a range of timely topics in this episode, starting with humorous takes on Black Friday shopping experiences and listener anecdotes about crowds and chaos. The conversation then moves to the legal dispute between Governor Parson and Sam Page over filling the St. Louis County prosecutor vacancy, analyzing the conflict between state law and county charter. Brad also critiques student loan forgiveness, questioning the fairness of shifting debt from individuals to taxpayers.

Show-Me Institute's Brenda Talent discusses the annual "Condition of Education" report and its highlights and lowlights. Plus, Governor Parson's last Thanksgiving as Governor and an update on this morning's odd I70 backup.

On today's episode of The Chris and Amy Show, Governor Mike Parson joins Chris and Amy to reflect on his administration's notable accomplishments in workforce development, infrastructure growth, and attracting new businesses to Missouri. He candidly discusses unresolved issues, such as daycare access, and his commitment to a seamless transition for Governor-elect Mike Kehoe. The governor also weighs in on the ongoing dispute regarding the appointment of St. Louis County's prosecuting attorney and shares his insights on the progress and continued challenges in the St. Louis region.

In Hour 1, Chris and Amy kick off The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX with discussions on several anticipated appointments in the upcoming Trump administration, including Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary, Tom Cotton for Senate Intelligence Committee Chair, and Marco Rubio as a potential Secretary of State. They also cover the implications of Missouri's Proposition A, which raised the state's minimum wage, and the pushback from business groups challenging the increase. The hour also explores the dispute between Governor Parson and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page over the appointment of the next St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney. Wrapping up, Chris and Amy take a quick detour to discuss the FDA's recent recall of Costco's Kirkland Signature butter due to labeling concerns.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson takes center stage on the Alex Stone Show, offering an insider's perspective on navigating leadership through tumultuous times. From his unexpected rise from Lieutenant Governor to Governor amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to the personal sacrifices made along the way, Governor Parson shares how his faith has been a steadfast guide. As he opens up about the challenges of working with the Biden administration, listeners gain insight into his strategic decisions, including deploying the Missouri National Guard to the southern border to safeguard state citizens. Through a personal lens, this discussion sheds light on the intricate balance between public duty and private life.In an intriguing twist, the conversation shifts to the intersection of sports and governance, celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' extraordinary success during Governor Parson's tenure. Through this lens, we tackle vital topics such as vaccine mandates, personal freedoms, and the broader implications of government interventions. Parson draws intriguing parallels between these issues and debates surrounding abortion rights, emphasizing the need to respect and empower American citizens in making pivotal life choices. With steadfast leadership and a faith-driven approach, this episode paints a vivid picture of the evolving political landscape in Missouri and beyond. When you go to mypillow.com and use promo code GenZ, you can get a discount of UP TO 66% off your order!!!

Missouri is set to execute an innocent man in two days - September 24 at 6PM.SHARE THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PG72TXdyO0E SIGN THE PETITION:https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/stop-the-execution-of-marcellus-williams-an-innocent-man/GRAPHICS/IMAGES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:https://socialpresskit.com/savemarcellusUse the hashtags #SaveMarcellus and #MarcellusWilliams.Put the link to the petition in your bio.The Innocence project has pre-made posts ready for you to share and graphics available to create your own content. And don't forget to call Governor Parson's office and request that he halt the execution.Call Gov. Parson at 417-373-3400CALL SCRIPT:Hi, my name is [NAME] and I am calling regarding the impending execution of Marcellus Williams. Please do not let Missouri execute Marcellus, an innocent person — where there is overwhelming evidence that his trial was constitutionally unfair — on Sept. 24. Missouri should not commit the irreparable injustice of executing an innocent person.***REFERENCES:https://innocenceproject.org/who-is-marcellus-williams-man-facing-execution-in-missouri-despite-dna-evidence-supporting-innocence/https://innocenceproject.org/time-is-running-out-urge-gov-parson-to-stop-the-execution-of-marcellus-williams/https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/call-gov-parson-to-stop-the-sept-24-execution-of-marcellus-williams-417-373-3400/https://apnews.com/general-news-a97937db95a34c03b116817d2ed3c340*** You can check out Ladies Love Politics website to read a transcript/references of this episode at www.ladieslovepolitics.com. Be sure to follow the Ladies Love Politics channel on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Truth Social, Brighteon Social, Threads, and Twitter. Content also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you stream podcasts.

In this episode of the Chris and Amy Show, AP reporter Jim Salter discusses the complex and controversial case of Marcellus Williams, a Missouri man on death row for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle. With new DNA evidence suggesting mishandling, the case has been brought back to court, challenging Williams' guilt. Salter provides insights into the recent evidentiary hearing, the role of the judge, and the potential implications of the family's stance on the death penalty. The discussion also covers the legal complexities surrounding the judge's authority and the appeals process, as Williams' execution date looms.

The Missouri Times Publisher Scott Faughn dishes on all things Blair Oaks football and state politics. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft responds to claims made by the Governor that he blocked an executive order due to a "personal vendetta."

We do things a little out of order on this Feel Good Friday! We're first joined by Missouri's Director of Agriculture, Chris Chinn, to preview the Missouri State Fair. We do our weekly winners and losers of the week before Governor Parson joins us to talk about the Primary results and his last few months in office.

Kansas lawmakers are trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and perhaps the Royals to the Sunflower State. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) leaves office in January and has made it clear that one of his priorities is keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. His administration is currently working to put a deal together to make sure the Show-Me State is competitive with Kansas. The governor says Missouri will be competitive, telling reporters in Columbia in mid-June that "we're not just going to roll over and let Kansas come in here and take two major franchises (Chiefs and Royals) out of our state without having some sort of package ourselves." Sports economist Tom Kruckmeyer of Jefferson City joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and blasts any possible tax incentives for the Chiefs or Royals, particularly the Chiefs. Mr. Kruckmeyer tells listeners that public subsidies for sports team facilities do not pay for themselves, describing them as a net drain on the treasuries of taxing jurisdictions. Mr. Kruckmeyer tells listeners that Governor Parson will likely propose the use of public funds. Kruckmeyer describes the Kansas City Chiefs as "fantastically profitable," saying last year's Chiefs profit was $95-million, citing Forbes magazine. Kruckmeyer tells listeners he's been studying this issue since then-St. Louis Cardinals football owner Bill Bidwill moved the Big Red to Arizona in 1988.:

State Rep. Dave Griffith joins us to discuss his legislation benefitting the Missouri Veterans' Commission, which Governor Parson signed into law. Gus Wagner shares about the project "Jeff Pretty" which focuses on beautifying downtown JCMO.

Violence and chaos reached a new low on the Fourth of July in Downtown St. Louis, with seven people shot or wounded by gunfire, property damage to downtown buildings, and rampant fighting using fireworks as weapons. Frightened visitors noted a glaring lack of police presence. As of this episode's recording, no arrests had been made. They have no information yet on arrests/citations for fireworks offenses. …The state of Missouri is pulling nearly 600 jobs out of downtown St. Louis and selling its two downtown office buildings, including the historic Wainwright Building. …Even with historic budget surpluses in the billions of dollars, Missouri Governor Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the state legislature's approved budget. …St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones endorsed Congresswoman Cori Bush in Bush's campaign for a third term. National pundits say Bush, a member of the so-called far left progressive “Squad,” is in danger of losing the August 6 primary to fellow progressive Democrat, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. …In his first interview since his awful debate performance, President Joe Biden says only the “Lord Almighty” can get him to drop his re-election bid, as more Democrats call for him to get out of the race. …Our quote of the week was from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who decried the recent 6-3 ruling that U.S. presidents are largely immune from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. …Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is suing New York to get the partial gag order against former President Donald Trump lifted. Bailey faces a stiff challenge in another hot primary race. Trump attorney Will Scharf is looking to unseat Bailey, who was appointed to the position by Governor Parson, after former Attorney General Eric Schmitt was elected to the U.S. Senate. The primary is now 30 days away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Red Circle Founder and Executive Director Erica Williams joins Debbie Monterrey to talk about Governor Parson making $1.9 million cuts that took away healthy food options in North County and what plans they have now.

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in the Atlantic Ocean while we look at chances for severe weather locally for Independence Day. Missouri Politico Chris Arps joins us to discuss some of the line items Governor Parson cut from the state budget.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) has signed a $50.5 billion dollar state operating budget, which includes about $14.9 billion in general revenue. The governor has also issued 173 line-item vetoes totaling about $1-billion. Governor Parson says his use of the veto pen is not something he does eagerly, adding that the vetoes represent the elimination of what he describes as unnecessary pet projects and the protection of the taxpayer dime. One of the vetoes is $8-million in funding for a convention center parking garage in Jefferson City. Mayor Ron Fitzwater joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that Friday was a bittersweet day because of the veto. Mayor Fitzwater doesn't expect the veto to be overridden in September, telling listeners that Jefferson City will have to find another way to fund it. He maintains it is a statewide project because of the shortage of parking when lawmakers are in session in Jefferson City from January to May. Another topic we discussed during the live interview is pickleball. Mayor Fitzwater praises the turnout at this weekend's official ribbon-cutting for pickleball courts at Washington Park. Mayor Fitzwater tells listeners there are eight outdoor courts, adding that pickleball is growing in popularity and is an amazing sport:

Missouri's 2024 GOP and Democratic gubernatorial primaries are fast approaching. Election day is Tuesday August 6. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that GOP Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe has triple the amount of money of both of his major challengers combined. They are Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring). Mr. Faughn tells listeners that Mr. Kehoe is impressive and that people believe in him. Faughn also says he expects the trial attorneys to donate to Senator Eigel's gubernatorial campaign this week. We also discussed an education bill signed into law by Governor Parson that allows charter schools to operate in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and all Boone County school districts. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood has blasted the bill, telling business leaders in March that the bill would cause CPS to have to reduce teachers and staff. Dr. Yearwood tells 939 the Eagle that charter schools will lead to the demise of public schools. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia), who sponsored the charter school provision, disagrees with that, saying Dr. Yearwood's comments are ludicrous. Senator Rowden says the bill offers $450-million in new dollars for public education, in addition to $300-million in new dollars coming in the next few years. Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the charter school provision was Senator Rowden's top priority. Faughn tells listeners that the bill will take some resources away from public schools. Mr. Faughn also criticized Superintendent Yearwood during the interview:

Missouri's governor and state lawmakers in both parties like State Reps. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) and Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) will be in Columbia in about an hour for this morning's 10 o'clock groundbreaking ceremony for the $405-million I-70 project between Columbia and Kingdom City. This morning's ceremony takes place at the Drury Plaza hotel near Columbia's I-70 and 63 interchange. Governor Mike Parson (R) and state Highways and Transportation Commission chairman W. Dustin Boatwright of Cape Girardeau will speak at the ceremony, which will be close to the interstate. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to add an additional lane to I-70 between the Highway 63 connector in Columbia and Highway 54 in Kingdom City. MoDOT project director Jeff Gander tells 939 the Eagle that the work will begin after the Fourth of July east of Columbia. City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen tells 939 the Eagle that Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, fourth ward councilman Nick Foster and fifth ward councilman Donald Waterman plan to attend this morning's ceremony, along with Mr. Seewood. Governor Parson joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", describing today as a big day. He talked about the decision to use state dollars, specifically general revenue, for this project. We also discussed the $50-billion state operating budget approved by state lawmakers. Governor Parson tells listeners that the next governor will likely have to do a supplemental budget. We also asked him if he'll have to call a special session this summer or fall:

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R), state lawmakers in both parties and state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials will be in Columbia Thursday morning for the groundbreaking ceremony for the $405-million project to rebuild and expand I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City. The work will begin after the Fourth of July east of Columbia. Governor Parson signed bipartisan legislation in August in Columbia providing $2.8 billion to reconstruct and expand I-70 to six lanes from Blue Springs to Wentzville. The first phase will be the 20 miles from Columbia to Kingdom City. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that this will be the largest public works project in Missouri history. Mr. Faughn also says the improvements are critical for America's national defense and for the economy. Mr. Faughn also discussed this past weekend's popular steak fry in Sedalia, which is organized by the Columbia-based Missouri Cattlemen's Association. Faughn says numerous political candidates from both parties attended and talked about Missouri Governor Mike Parson's final steak fry. Mr. Faughn also says he was impressed with House Minority Leader Crystal Quade's (D-Springfield) speech in Sedalia that night, where she talked about the importance of getting things done and growing up in Webster County:

The Missouri House's chief clerk, Dana Miller, filed a lawsuit Friday at the Cole County Courthouse in Jefferson City against House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) and his chief of staff Rod Jetton, alleging intimidation and harassment. She told reporters on the courthouse steps on Friday that there is a culture of fear in the Missouri Capitol building. Speaker Plocher joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri". While he says he won't get into the details of the lawsuit, this is all part of a "coup" to take him out. Speaker Plocher tells listeners that elected officials like him, who are elected and answer to voters, should run the Missouri House. We also asked Speaker Plocher about Ms. Miller's comments about a culture of fear. He says unelected bureaucrats are trying to run the House. Speaker Plocher, who is running for Missouri secretary of state, also discussed the recently-completed 2024 session in Jefferson City. He says while 29 bills were sent to Governor Mike Parson's desk, they were important. Speaker Plocher tells listeners the the GOP-controlled Legislature left $1.5 billion on in a rainy day fund. Speaker Plocher also praises legislation that Governor Parson has signed that allows charter schools to operate in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and all Boone County school districts. Senate President Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) has pushed the charter school proposal, adding that the bill offers $450-million in new dollars for public education. Speaker Plocher also discussed immigration, fentanyl and hearing aide legislation:

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State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses HB2111 and his epic social media videos. Marc Ellinger educates us on "BORGs" and we highlight bills we like that made it out of the Capitol. Governor Parson slaps the AG's office on the wrist.

The Doctor is in, which means we get to answer some of your pressing health questions. Hannah gets a small taste of TikTok stardom and we highlight a couple of women who have gone viral for kicking some serious ass. Governor Parson gives us another spicy answer to a question.

Hour 1: Michele Tafoya, host of the Michele Tafoya Podcast, joins Mark Reardon to share her take on the ongoing campus protests. Then, David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel in the West Bank, joins Mark Rerdon to explain his thoughts on President Biden's latest arms withholding from Israel and on the campus protests.

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Missouri Senator Bill Eigel joins The Marc Cox Morning Show to give an update on proposed changes to the initiative petition process in Missouri that would make it harder to change the Missouri constitution. Eigel is calling on Governor Mike Parson to take action. "Governor Parson is really setting up his final legacy to be that of a Republican Governor when needed the most, when these issues were rising to the surface of the Missouri Senate or the Missouri House, he did nothing," says Eigel. "We need Governor Parson to be engaged." 

Jean Evans, former executive director of the Missouri GOP, now had of the Missouri Federation for Children, joins Mark Reardon to explain the new education reform bill, which is now waiting for Governor Parson's signature to sign into law.

Hour 3: Charlie Brennan, former KMOX talk show host, joins Mark Reardon, Sue, and Jane to discuss why and how St. Louis is applying to be the new home of the Sundance Film Festival. Then, Jean Evans, former executive director of the Missouri GOP, now head of the Missouri Federation for Children, joins Mark Reardon to explain the new education reform bill, which is now waiting for Governor Parson's signature to sign into law. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

Gearing up for Monday's total solar eclipse, and how it's going to impact your day. Former Jefferson City Jays' Football coach, Pete Adkins, asks the Governor to save a Missouri inmate scheduled for execution. Our least favorite campaign songs.

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The "Missouri Times" honored Missouri Senate Majority Leader Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) as its 2024 stateswoman of the year last night. 939 the Eagle's Randy Tobler reports there was a packed house at the Missouri Farm Bureau in Jefferson City, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Senator O'Laughlin joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and says she appreciates the award. She says leaders must be willing to listen to anyone, adding that doesn't mean they'll agree with them. Majority Leader O'Laughlin tells listeners that the Senate will likely go to an education bill today and confirms she's working on a compromise with both sides of the controversial Kansas City-area landfill. Senator O'Laughlin tells listeners the education lobby is the largest lobby in Jefferson City, describing it as "massive." She says they often tell rural lawmakers in both the Missouri Senate and Missouri House that if they won't be re-elected, if they vote for school choice. Leader O'Laughlin disagrees with that, noting she campaigned on school choice during her 2018 Senate campaign and was re-elected in 2022. She tells listeners that Missouri lawmakers should listen to people in their districts, rather than to lobbyists in Jefferson City. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth also asked Senator O'Laughlin about Missouri Governor Mike Parson's decision to commute Britt Reid's sentence. Senator O'Laughlin tells listeners she is not going to second-guess the governor and says it is a controversial issue. She also says Governor Parson is prepared to deal with ramifications, when he makes difficult decisions:

Missouri Times' Publisher Scott Faughn has a hot take on Governor Parson commuting Britt Reid's sentence. Reid was serving a prison sentence for a drunk driving crash that injured a little girl in 2022. We catch up with JCMO Mayor Ron Fitzwater on this "Mayor Monday."

A FOX 2 New interview with a St. Louis alderwoman about the city's reckless driving crisis is interrupted by blatant reckless driving: motorcyclists doing wheelies, running a red light, driving on the wrong side the road and circling cars waiting for the light to change. Alderwoman Cara Spencer is calling for booting the wheels of reckless drivers. The mayor and aldermanic president want to bring back red-light cameras, which would put citations in the mail for offenders, tickets offenders will likely be ignored, knowing they face no threat of jail time. ... Missouri Governor Mike Parson sends Missouri National Guardsmen and state highway patrol troopers to help with the border crisis in Texas, just as the crisis shifts to California. ... Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker calls for nearly $900 million in tax hikes to help cover the cost of processing more than 35,000 migrants who've crossed the southern U.S. border and are now flooding the sanctuary city of Chicago. ... Republican Congressman Mike Bost, who represents a large portion of the St. Louis area in Illinois, agrees with President Joe Biden on something. He says Congress should be in session instead of taking a two-week winter break with pressing issues like the border crisis and military aid for Ukraine and Israel demanding action. ... Former President Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina in a landslide over former S.C. Governor Nikki Haley in her home state. Missouri Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor, creates a stir by saying military veterans should not get special treatment like discounts. "I don't think we ought to say if you're in the military, we'll give you this discount, but everybody else has to pay twice as much,” he said. “If it's good for veterans, it's good to do it for everyone." ...The Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos in fertility clinics are human children. ... Our Quote of the Week was from Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who said Governor Parson's use of the word “thugs” to describe the suspects in the deadly mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade/rally was a racist dog whistle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A mid-Missouri state lawmaker who's also an attorney praises Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell, who delivered her State of the Judiciary address last week. Chief Justice Russell says that while she may be the "face" of the judiciary in Missouri, the hard work is done in courthouses across Missouri by the approximately 3,600 clerks, bailiffs, court reporters, jury supervisors, juvenile office staff and others, along with more than 400 judges and commissioners. State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville), whose district includes Jefferson City, is an attorney and the Missouri House Judiciary Committee's vice chairman. Representative Veit praises Chief Justice Russell's speech and her plan to visit all 46 judicial circuits across Missouri. She's been to 14 thus far. Representative Veit also supports Chief Justice Russell's call for lawmakers to improve juror pay. Judge Russell notes Missouri's statutory minimum hasn't been increased since 1989 and is just $6 per day and 7 cents per mile for traveling from their homes to the courthouse and back. Chief Justice Russell says Missouri judges are embarrassed to tell jurors these rates. Representative Veit agrees. State employee pay is another priority for Representative Veit, who represents thousands of state employees. Missouri Governor Mike Parson says his administration has raised state employee pay by more than 20 percent since he took office in 2018. Missouri's 47,000 state employees received an 8.7 percent pay raise last February, under a bipartisan plan proposed by Governor Parson. The governor is proposing another state employee pay increase in this year's budget: 3.2 percent. While Representative Veit likes that, he says it needs to be more:

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: - Key takeaways from Governor Parson's State of the State address - Does Missouri have a budget surplus? - A "source of income" ordinance passes in KC - What's moving in Jefferson City, and more LINKS: Patrick Tuohey's blog: https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/budget-and-spending/no-missouri-is-not-running-a-budget-surplus/ David Stokes Testimony on Source of Income Rules: https://showmeinstitute.org/publication/municipal-policy/house-bill-2385-and-source-of-income-rules-for-rentals/ Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Missouri State Representative Phil Christofanello joins Mark Reardon to share why he filed a House Resolution to support Texas's efforts to secure the southern border and call on Governor Parson to send more Missouri National Guard troops to provide operational assistance as well.   © 2024 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Hour 3: Fox News Legal Analyst & former police officer Philip Holloway joins Mark Reardon to break down Trump's jury award that came down late Friday, the Fanni Willis case, and more. Then, Missouri State Representative Phil Christofanello joins Mark Reardon to share why he filed a House Resolution to support Texas's efforts to secure the southern border and call on Governor Parson to send more Missouri National Guard troops to provide operational assistance as well. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

Missouri's governor is calling on state lawmakers to again fully fund the K-12 education foundation formula with an additional $120-million over last year's levels. Governor Mike Parson (R) also wants lawmakers to fully fund school transportation across Missouri. The governor unveiled his proposed $52-billion state operating budget on Wednesday in Jefferson City, and he outlined his legislative priorities during his 2024 State of the State address. The governor is proposing another 3.2 percent pay raise for state employees. Governor Parson joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", saying the everyday operation of state government depends on good people. He also provided more details on the $90-million federal transportation grant obtained by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio). Governor Parson says that money is in additional funds to put toward projects on I-70. Governor Parson tells listeners that the $90-million frees up money to go to other projects. The governor also discussed his recommendation to establish the I-44 improvement fund:

Hour 2: Fred has today's Sue's News on the top-rated Rotten Tomatoes movies, the controversy of the Philippines President traveling to see the Coldplay concert by helicopter, and the Random Fact of the Day on Erik Estrada's motorcycle license. Then, Paul Mauro, Fox News Contributor and retired NYPD inspector, joins Mark Reardon to share the latest on the murder mystery in Kansas City involving the deaths of three football fans & the probation sentence given to a young woman in California accused of stabbing her boyfriend 109 times who was allegedly suffering from what was called marijuana induced psychosis.

Missouri House Veterans Committee chair Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) is championing bipartisan veteran suicide prevention legislation again this session. The committee voted 8-0 this week to approve Chairman Griffith's bill that tasks the Missouri Veterans Commission with expanding their efforts to prevent veteran suicide. The Jefferson City-based non-partisan MOST Policy Initiative testifies that risk of suicide is higher among veterans than the general population, and that Missouri has the nation's 8th-highest veteran suicide rate. Chairman Griffith joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." He tells listeners that he's spoken to Governor Mike Parson (R) about the bill and that the governor, a veteran, understands its importance. Griffith hopes Governor Parson mentions veterans suicide and his bipartisan bill during next week's State of the State address:

It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley for Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Republican consultant John Hancock and Democratic consultant Michael Kelley discussed the following topics: The City of St. Louis is reporting major drops in crime, but critics don't trust the numbers. … Missouri Governor Mike Parson issues an executive order banning foreign adversaries from owning Missouri farmland within 10 miles of military installations. Fellow Republicans say it's too little, too late. … There are growing calls for Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to take action against the owner of Northview Village nursing home in St. Louis. The home was closed with little warning and without full accounting for the 175 residents. One resident with schizophrenia has been living on the street since without his medication since Dec. 15. … Longtime Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer makes a surprising announcement with his party clinging to a slim majority in the House of Representatives: he is not running for reelection. He represents Missouri's 3rd Congressional District, which stretches from Jefferson and St. Charles counties to Jefferson City and the Lake of the Ozarks. … As the nation marks the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, President Biden makes the riots the top issue of his reelection campaign, jettisoning his focus on “Bidenomics.” … The U.S. Supreme Court will review the removal of former President Donald Trump from primary election ballots in Colorado. This comes as a new effort is launched to remove Mr. Trump from the primary ballot in Illinois. … Big names turn up on unsealed court documents in a lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned accomplice of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. … Our quote of the week was from St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, who undid a mask mandate for city employees just hours after it was issued. “Upon further review…” she said masking was recommended but no longer “mandated.” … Remember, if It's Sunday in St. Louis, it's Hancock and Kelley on FOX 2. We hope to see you next Sunday morning at 8:30.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Broadcasting live from Missouri's Capitol, delve into critical legislative concerns as Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe explores foreign land possession, initiative petition revisions, tax strategies, and mandate deliberations. Attorney General Andrew Bailey addresses surging crime, inquiries into transgender sterilization, and challenges in educational curriculum influenced by progressive doctrines. Senator Bill Eigel scrutinizes Governor Parson's oversight of non-native land ownership, advocating stringent measures to protect Missouri's land, discussing immigration, and fiscal approaches.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson will step up to a podium in mid-January in the Missouri House chamber to deliver his final State of the State address. The Bolivar Republican will once again have GOP supermajorities in both chambers. State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) joined us live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to preview the session and to discuss the governor's state of the state address. Senator Bernskoetter would like to see Governor Parson propose another pay raise for state employees and wants him to discuss fixing the inside of the Capitol in Jefferson City. Governor Parson proposed a bipartisan 8.7 percent pay raise for Jefferson City's 14,000 state employees in January, which received strong bipartisan support and was quickly sent to the governor's desk. Governor Parson signed it in February. Senator Bernskoetter praises the January plan and hopes state employees receive another raise in 2024. Senator Bernskoetter also notes lawmakers have set aside $600-million for capitol improvements and wants to see some of that money go toward repairs inside the Capitol in Jefferson City. He says there is tape in parts of the Capitol, along with peeling paint in the legislative library:

More than 250 people packed Missouri Farm Bureau headquarters in Jefferson City this morning to hear Governor Mike Parson deliver the keynote at the Cole County prayer breakfast. The governor emphasized faith and told the audience that Cole County remains strong. Governor Parson joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" just before his keynote. He tells listeners that he receives letters from Missourians telling him they are praying for him. He also discussed the importance of faith. We also asked the governor about his executive order closing state offices on the day after Thanksgiving. Governor Parson tells listeners that he appreciates state employees and that they've made underpaid for a long time, due to politics. He says they deserve the day off. Most of Jefferson City's 14,000 state employees will be off on Friday, because of the governor's order. Governor Parson also discussed Missouri's 2024 session, which starts on January 3 in Jefferson City. The governor is not hopeful of major legislation passing, noting 2024 is an election year and that many state lawmakers are running for higher office. The governor would like to see what he calls initiative petition reform pass in early January:

Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is Missouri's acting governor, with Governor Mike Parson on an overseas trade mission to Japan. Acting Governor Kehoe, on behalf of Governor Parson, has ordered that the Capitol dome in Jefferson City shine blue and white this weekend, starting tomorrow evening. Parson and Kehoe have issued a joint statement about what's happed in Israel. It reads, in part: "The barbarism committed by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists has now claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people and 22 Americans, including one Missourian, in Israel. We mourn these innocent lives lost and pray for all those who have fallen victim to this merciless terror." Acting Governor Kehoe tells listeners that we are seeing evil live, adding that what Israel has gone through is "hell on earth." He also discussed the Buy Missouri program on "Wake Up." Buy Missouri has more than 550 members:

Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) says the "votes weren't there" in the Senate last week to override any of the 14 budget bills overridden by the GOP-controlled Missouri House. That included restoration of $1.4 million for Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One and $2-million for Missouri National Guard reenlistment incentives. The Senate did not take up any of the overrides last week, and Chairman Hough tells listeners that it's simple and involves math. Overriding a veto in the Senate requires at least 23 votes. He also praises the approximately $50-billion budget signed recently by Governor Parson, noting it contains $2.8 billion to rebuild and expand I-70 to six lanes from Wentzville to Blue Springs and another $300-million for a new mental health hospital in Kansas City. Chairman Hough also addressed the spending criticism he received last week on "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" from one of his colleagues, State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring):

In this engaging segment of The Marc Cox Morning Show, the discussion kicks off with a recap of the recent veto session in Missouri, where lawmakers failed to override any of Governor Parson's vetoes. The team ponders the potential implications of this outcome and its impact on state spending. Gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel joins the conversation to share his perspective on the veto session and the broader fiscal challenges facing Missouri. He discusses the state's budget, the governor's vetoes, and his vision for bringing meaningful change to the Show-Me State. The conversation also delves into the controversy surrounding a cease and desist letter from the Trump campaign related to fundraising efforts. Bill Eigel shares his response to this development and his commitment to being a disruptor in Missouri politics. As Eigel's fundraising approach garners attention, including grassroots support with average donations of $19, the discussion highlights the stark differences in fundraising strategies between Eigel and his opponents.

It's Wednesday, June 14th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Religious buildings are targeted in 100 countries Pew Research released a report last week on property crimes against religious groups in 2020. Out of nearly 200 countries, properties in over 100 countries were targeted in incidents tied to religion.  Europe had the highest share of countries with such property attacks. Churches filed restitution cases to recover confiscated property as well as vandalism of their property. The Middle East, North Africa, and the Asian-Pacific region also saw high levels of attacks on religious property. Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas experienced the least attacks.  Overall, social groups perpetrated the attacks in 81 countries, while governments were the perpetrators in 56 countries.  Britain bans puberty blockers for kids Last Friday, the National Health Service of England announced restrictions on puberty blockers for children. The latest guidance still allows the drugs but limits them to clinical trials. The NHS previously acknowledged that children who pretend to be the opposite sex may be going through a “transient phase.”  The latest guidance noted, “A significant proportion of children and young people who are concerned about or distressed by issues of gender incongruence experience coexisting mental health, neuro-developmental, or personal, family or social complexities in their lives.” Sexual perversion is transient phase for many in U.K. A new study from Duke University found sexually perverted lifestyles are indeed a transient phase for many in the U.K. The study analyzed over 20,000 respondents in two waves. The first wave was between 2011 and 2013; the second one was between 2017 and 2019. The survey found 8.6% of people who identified as gay or lesbian in the first wave, switched to heterosexual by the second wave. Among those identifying as bisexual, 44% changed to heterosexual. And a massive 69.6% of those identifying as “other” made the switch. The “other” category includes people pretending to be the opposite sex. Only 3.3% of heterosexuals in the first wave identified differently by the second wave. Jesus said in Mark 10:6, “But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.'" Missouri protects kids with two new laws Meanwhile, in the U.S., Missouri Republican Governor Mike Parson signed two bills last week to protect children. One bill prohibits male students from participating in female sports at schools. The other bill outlaws surgical or chemical procedures meant to “transition” children to the opposite sex. Governor Parson said, “These decisions have permanent consequences for life and should not be made by impressionable children who may be in crisis or influenced by the political persuasions of others.” Rising percentage of Americans are conservative A new survey from Gallup found more Americans say they are conservative on social issues. Thirty-eight percent of U.S. adults say they are conservative on social issues this year, up from 30% in 2021. Meanwhile, 29% of Americans say they are liberal on social issues this year, down from 34% in 2021. Gallup noted this increase in conservative identification on social issues was present in nearly all political and demographic subgroups.  Southern Baptists eager to ban female pastors The Southern Baptist Convention is holding its annual meeting this week in New Orleans. Delegates at the meeting will vote on a measure to prevent women from serving as pastors in the denomination.  The SBC's statement of faith states, “the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.” However, some churches in the denomination are practicing differently.  The annual meeting will also consider whether or not to remove two churches for having women in pastoral roles. One of the churches is Saddleback Church, a megachurch in California founded by Rick Warren. Approximately 1,800 female pastors in Southern Baptist Convention And finally, a new study analyzes how many female pastors are in the Southern Baptist Convention. The research was led by Kevin McClure, a PhD student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. The study analyzed the SBC's online church database of 47,614 churches. Of those, 22,000 churches have websites listed. The study randomly selected 3,847 churches out the 22,000. Of that sample, there were 149 female pastors across 99 churches. Extrapolating that out to the rest of the denomination would mean there are 1,844 female pastors in 1,225 SBC churches. McClure noted, “This is a staggering number, and it dwarfs the previously known information about female pastors by a factor of ten.” The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 2:12, “I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, June 14th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.