Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

Missourinet's Alisa Nelson and Marshall Griffin join Show Me Today to discuss the significant topics ahead of the second half of the legislative session. We hear from a world-class trumpeter who got his start in Jefferson City, an educational session on why Missouri is riddled with sinkholes, and one republican house member likens diversity statements to loyalty oaths.

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Since Amendment 3 passed in November, sales of recreational marijuana this year have been THROUGH THE ROOF!

Now, lawmakers are proposing open container laws for health and safety reasons.

Republican Representative Kent Haden talks with Anthony Morabith on Show Me Today. 

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Have you ever considered how difficult it would be to drive a garbage truck?

 All the narrow roads and tight spaces. How about parallel parking the rig?

 Well, Republic Services holds a competition titled the ROAD-EO National Competition that brings 93 professional drivers from across the country to Arizona for a battle to see who the best eight drivers are.

 Jefferson City’s own Donovan Laird took home one of those eight spots.

He is with Cameron Conner to discuss how he got to the competition and his ambitions to compete again. 

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The story of two Missouri women looking to fix the image of an infamous pitcher who killed a batter with a bean ball women have been under attack from the "pink tax," a Jefferson City Republic Services employee just won a garbage truck competition, and one Missouri legislature wants to create clarity on Amendment 3.

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Most of us take an interest in the stars and outer space, but one Lake of the Ozarks resident has taken it a step further. Rett Walters has built his own observatory and uses computers to help track stars, planets and other galaxies. He's working on a website next to keep you informed and up to date on his hobby and findings.

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The historic ELMS Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs is known for being a relaxing getaway, with amazing food and drinks.

Ashley Byrd asked Dana Win to step away from the bar to share with us some favorite drink recipes – in her job at The Elms.

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I dare you to find a Missourian that does not know the name, Albert Pujols.

The St. Louis Cardinals' great played 12 seasons for the organization. Putting in tremendous work for the city on and off the field.

One state representative is trying to give him his flowers,

 Cameron Conner is here with State Representative Marlon Anderson of St. Louis City. 

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This Missourian built his own observatory, The Elms Hotel shares their favorite drink recipes, and this legislator is trying to designate an Albert Pujols Day.

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Missouri Life magazine's Editor-and-Chief, Sandy Selby, hops on Show Me Today to inform families of the best locations around the state to visit when Spring fever kicks in.

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Top destinations in Missouri to take your kids that will not bore adults, Republican Representative Kent Haden discusses the shortage of healthcare workers across the state, and a Missouri bill would give tax credits to expand the state's childcare options.

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