U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) is not a fan of legislation from State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) that would change the name of I-70 in Missouri to I-44 and would change the name of I-44 in Missouri to I-70. Congressman Burlison joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." He also discussed legislation he's introduced called the Achieving Choice in Education Act. It would double the contribution limit on K-12 expenses with 529 accounts from $10,000 to $20,000 a year. Congressman Burlison says school choice makes educational institutions more accountable and responsive to families. He also tells listeners that he felt persecuted in public schools in the 1980s and 1990s, citing his experience in an art class. Critics of school choice say it takes money away from public schools:

Chris Arps discusses minimum wage raises and WUMM's big announcement to kick off 2024. The big stories that broke over the weekend.

Our big announcement is.... Randy Tobler is the new host of Wake Up Mid-Missouri!

Brad Jones with the NIB discusses how the current economy is impacting small businesses. JCMO Mayor Fitzwater promotes what's coming this year in the Capital City.

Complaints about the lack of parking near the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City date back decades, and those complaints continue today. Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to preview Missouri's 2024 legislative session, which begins tomorrow at high noon in Jefferson City. Mayor Fitzwater tells listeners that parking remains a challenge and that he's committed to looking at that. State employee pay remains one of Mayor Fitzwater's top priorities. More than 14,000 state employees work in Cole County, making state government Jefferson City's largest employer. Mayor Fitzwater praises Governor Mike Parson for proposing and signing last February's bipartisan 8.7 percent pay raise for state employees:

Sharing our final predictions for tonight's Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio

State and Mizzou. A rundown of some big lawsuits happening this week.

Mexico, MO native and current National FFA Secretary discusses the importance of FFA in the classroom as well as how he earned his national office.

Published Emeritus of Inside Columbia magazine, Fred Parry, reports from Dallas, where he is for today's Cotton Bowl matchup. Sharing things that made our lives better in 2023.

State Rep Jim Schulte on Callaway county priorities for session. Once they start the I-70 project, roads are going to be a huge mess for a long time.

The answer to border patrol issues from Nikki Haley that has us wondering if she would be so bad.