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(AP) — Missouri’s secretary of state is investigating fellow Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley over allegations that he used public funds to bolster his successful U.S. Senate bid. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s deputy general counsel confirmed the investigation in a Thursday letter. The investigation is in response to a …
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Two candidates for higher office get ‘vocal’ in Perryville
A couple of Missouri elected officials tangled at Lincoln Days in Perryville. A video shows some expletives being exchanged between Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Senator Denny Hoskins. Senator Bill Eigel was nearby. He says it apparently happened when Ashcroft confronted Hoskins’s wife … Eigel and Ashcroft are both …
Read More »(LISTEN): Cole County prosecutor Locke Thompson appears live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Cole County prosecutor Locke Thompson is currently dealing with several high-profile cases, including a 1991 Russellville murder, the case involving 53-year-old Francis Kempker of Jefferson City and the incident that happened in February outside an event sponsored by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Prosecutor Thompson joined us live …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) discusses Missouri Secretary of State run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Eight Republicans and three Democrats have filed to run for Missouri Secretary of State, hoping to replace incumbent Jay Ashcroft (R), who’s running for governor. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” to discuss her recent decision to withdraw from Missouri’s …
Read More »Economist weighs in on call to eliminate Missouri’s income tax
Missouri Governor Candidate Jay Ashcroft says it’s time to get rid of Missouri’s income tax. And he wants to pull the plug on the gasoline tax increase too. Tom Kruckemeyer was the Chief Economist under several governors. He says lawmakers have already cut the income tax rate … Kruckemeyer is …
Read More »Standing room-only crowd at Boone County Lincoln Days in Columbia
939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” co-host Dr. Randy Tobler served as master of ceremonies for Thursday night’s Boone County Lincoln Days at Midway Golf and Games (February 29, 2024 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Thursday night’s Boone County Lincoln Days drew a standing-room only crowd to Columbia’s …
Read More »Mike Kehoe joins candidates who filed for office Tuesday
Like so many other candidates, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe officially put his name on the ballot in the GOP Missouri Governor’s race primary. He also just picked up an important endorsement … He has a cattle farm in Phelps County. Kehoe is the former Sixth District State Senator and won …
Read More »UPDATE: Missouri’s Graves, Jason Smith and Cori Bush among those filing for re-election today in Jefferson City
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio), left, talks to State Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R-Carrollton) on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on May 1, 2023 (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) Hundreds of candidates from several political parties have packed the Kirkpatrick building in Jefferson City for …
Read More »Missouri candidate filing begins at 8 am at Jefferson City’s Kirkpatrick building
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio), left, talks to State Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R-Carrollton) on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on May 1, 2023 (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) Hundreds of candidates from several political parties will be at the Kirkpatrick building in Jefferson City …
Read More »Protestors get physical outside a JCMO pro- Israel event
A large group of anti – Israel protestors block entrance to a pro – Israel fundraiser in Jefferson City and even got into scuffles with some people trying to get into the High Street venue last night. Both Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft say …
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