President Trump is reportedly signing a deal to keep the federal government open, but he will declare a national emergency to get more border wall funding. The compromise includes 1.3 billion dollars, instead of 5.7 billion Trump wanted. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt tells Missourinet previous presidents have taken extra money from the federal budget to […]
Great Northwest Day at the Capitol drew more than 250 area constituents together to showcase the region in Jefferson City on February 5th & 6th. Nineteen counties, multiple communities, and representatives from business, education, healthcare, and government came together to discuss issues that are critical to the region. This year’s priorities focused on caring for […]
The Great Northwest Day steering committee has announced its priorities for the upcoming visit next month with lawmakers at the state capital. According to Micah Landes, the steering committee chairman, five priorities to be presented include: Caring for our youngest citizens Aligning to educate and advance our workforce Having rural high-speed broadband access and affordability […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees voted at it meeting Tuesday evening to extend President Doctor Lenny Klaver’s contract. His contract was extended by two years, through 2023, with salary to be determined later. The board approved the resignation of Trio Administrative Assistant Sarah Reeter effective January 31st for full-time employment. Her resignation […]
US Bank Foundation recently presented a $2,000 grant award to the North Central Missouri College Foundation to aid in the funding of Student Support Services student scholarships. SSS is a federally funded program that provides disadvantaged students one-on-one tutoring, academic advising, transfer assistance, financial aid counseling, and other services necessary for students to succeed in […]
Centennial coins are to be minted this Spring to commemorate the American Legion’s 100th anniversary. American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad of Manassas, Virginia talked about the coins during a visit to the American Legion post in Trenton on Saturday. The American Legion was chartered in 1919 and Reistad, during his Trenton speech, […]
Missouri Senate Republicans are expected to finish three days of caucusing today (Thursday) in St. Louis. Republicans will control the chamber 24-10 in January. Incoming Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz tells Missourinet his agenda will be caucus-driven. Schatz sponsored a proposed ten-cent gasoline tax increase this year. Proposition D failed statewide by […]
United States Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri has been reelected as chairman of the U. S. Senate Republican Policy Committee. Blunt calls it an honor to continue to serve in Republican leadership. He says that the Senate has enacted policies to strengthen the economy, rebuild the military, keep promises to veterans, and help “hardworking” families […]
Registration and rooms are now available for Great Northwest Day at the Capitol. The Luau-themed event to set regional priorities will be in Jefferson City February 5th and 6th and will include introductions to the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate as well as a dinner with State legislators, department heads, and elected officials. Grundy […]
A Missouri state representative is pledging to work for all his constituents, even those who opposed him. Republican Chuck Basye of Rocheport, who serves an area near Democratic-leaning Columbia in mid-Missouri, says it’s a privilege to represent his district. Basye, who serves an area near Democratic-leaning Columbia, says he’ll listen to all his […]
While the outgoing chairman of the Missouri House Veterans Committee is pleased with the House’s accomplishments for veterans during his tenure, he admits not all of his priorities passed. Webb City GOP State Representative Charlie Davis is leaving the Legislature, because of term limits. Davis is proud of the House’s accomplishments for veterans. […]
Proposition D on Tuesday’s ballot would increase Missouri’s motor fuel tax by two and a half cents a gallon per year for four years beginning July 1st, 2019. This means the fuel tax would overall increase from 17 cents to 27 cents per gallon. Communications Director for Safer Missouri Scott Charton, says the increase in […]
