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April 18, 2025
Omnibus election-related legislation that also reinstates Missouri's presidential preference primary has been given final approval by the Missouri House this week. The vote was 85-64, which means many Republicans voted against the bill, which is sponsored by veteran State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville). It takes 82 votes to pass a bill in the Missouri House. Mr. Veit is one of the Missouri House's senior members. Representative Veit joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that Republicans who voted no on the bill have concerns with the costs of a presidential primary:
April 17, 2025
Kansas City will be a host city for the 2026 World Cup. Then-Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) signed bipartisan legislation from then-Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo (D-Independence) that both parties say was critical for Kansas City being named as a 2026 World Cup host city. Senator Rizzo's bill provides a sales tax exemption for 2026 World Cup tickets to matches at Arrowhead Stadium. Senator Rizzo and other supporters say the 2026 World Cup will generate $695-million in economic activity for Missouri. Rizzo compares it to multiple Super Bowls over a 30-day period. Missouri Lt. Governor Dave Wasinger (R) agrees with those numbers. Lt. Governor Wasinger joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". He tells listeners that FIFA has 12 full-time employees in Kansas City preparing for the World Cup, which he says will draw a few hundred thousand fans to Kansas City. Wasinger says he was just in Kansas City. He also praises the Trump administration's response to recent Missouri tornadoes and flooding, saying they have called him several times asking what Missouri needs. Lt. Goverrnor Wasinger was recently at the White House for a signing ceremony, and tells listeners he was impressed with his seat:
April 16, 2025
Five people were shot in three separate incidents across Columbia this weekend. One happened Friday night on McGuire in a dispute involving drag racing. Two men were shot in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning, just blocks from the police station. CPD says charges are pending against two juveniles in that case. No arrests have been made for Saturday night’s chaotic double shooting in Columbia’s Cosmopolitan park on the Business Loop. One victim was in critical but stable condition and the other victim was in serious condition, at last check. Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that he's heartbroken over the violence in Columbia, where he grew up. He emphasizes the importance of supporting law enforcement officers and says Missouri needs to look statewide at juvenile law reform. He also discussed the abortion issue:
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