A state representative has filed legislation to make cashew chicken the official dish for the state of Missouri. Mizzou is selected to face Ohio State on New Year's Eve in the Cotton Bowl. State Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman.

Drama unfolds at high school state finals games over the weekend and iguanas falling out of trees in Florida. Plus Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Eigel and The Missouri Times' Scott Faughn.

State Representative Rudy Veit and Chief of Staff to Senator Karla Eslinger, Will Wheeler, discuss legislation that was pre-filed last week, and their predictions for what will get accomplished in the next session.

The Missouri House says 343 bills were pre-filed on Friday, which was the first day to pre-file bills for the 2024 legislative session. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that a lot of those bills are filed so news reporters will discuss them. One bill that got attention on "Wake Up" is House Bill 1445 from State Rep. Jamie Johnson (D-Kansas City). It would create a new state holiday for election day in November even-numbered elections. It also would require colleges and universities to close, unless used as a polling place. Mr. Faughn describes the bill as "silly", adding that he doesn't think the bill will be approved by the GOP-controlled Missouri Legislature. But Faughn admits there are often long lines of voters waiting to vote in St. Louis and St. Louis County, adding that the Missouri Legislature should do something about it. He says long lines made is very difficult, if not impossible, for working people to vote:

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Jackson Brothers of the North food vendors discuss their plans to bring some food vending services to COU Airport.

State Rep Cheri Toalson Reisch previews what we might see out of the upcoming legislative session in Jefferson City. Our nominations for winners and losers of the week.

Columbia's city council has voted to approve an airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending LLC, which is also known as Jackson Brothers of the North. The council has approved a bill that authorizes city manager De'Carlon Seewood to execute the agreement. Blue Ribbon Vending will lease space in Columbia Regional Airport's (COU) terminal. Dave Lorentz of Jackson Brothers of the North joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that they'll begin with Just Walk Out (JWO) technology that will operate 365 days a year. Under the agreement, a limited hot food menu will be available, once the city finishes construction of the kitchen area. Mr. Lorentz tells listeners that they'll begin with grab-and-go food and will have hot and cold beverages. They may have alcohol as well:

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Raven Harrison discusses Nikki Haley's campaign and Trump's chances at next year's presidential election. A criminal who robbed a tobacco shop gets busted because of his underwear.