The Missouri House of Representatives has elected Representative Chad Perkins as Speaker Pro Tem. Representative Perkins, a committed advocate for his district and a steadfast supporter of conservative values, will take on this key leadership role, helping to shape the legislative agenda and guide the work of the House as it addresses the needs of…
An off-duty Lincoln County deputy is dead after his motorcycle was hit by a man suspected of drunk-driving on Saturday night. According to authorities 60-year-old Steven Tucker of Troy was off-duty riding his Harley Davidson on a two-lane when a car crossed the center line and struck the motorcycle head-on. Tucker joined the Lincoln County…
MoDOT is giving an update on the current road conditions after a winter storm went through the area over the past couple of days. According to Brian Untiedt, area engineer with Modot the major routes remain snow covered, and there are still a lot of slick spots this (Friday) morning. In Audrain, Randolph, and Monroe…
A Northeast Missouri member of the House of Representatives is being accused of receiving a sexual favor from an intoxicated teen while he was a police officer. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Representative Chad Perkins, who serves parts of Monroe, Lincoln, Ralls, and Pike counties, received the favor in 2015. Citing a report from…
A bill to increase the gas tax is now passed by Republican lawmakers in Missouri. The GOP-led House voted 104-52 last (Tuesday) night to raise Missouri’s 17-cent gas tax by 2.5 cents a year until it hits 29.5 cents per gallon in 2025. The bill would pay for road and bridge maintenance by providing around…
Missouri State Representative Chad Perkins was the featured guest on AM 1340 KXEO and the Am I Awake Morning Show today. Perkins represents District 040 including Monroe, Pike, Lincoln, and Ralls Counties. He answered questions about Medicaid expansion in Missouri and the Senate race in 2022 for Roy Blunts seat.
Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith is preparing for a visit from Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft later on this (Wednesday) afternoon. Smith says Ashcroft visits county clerks around the state periodically to see if they have any concerns or questions. Ashcroft made visits to Franklin, Warren, Lincoln, Montgomery and Pike County Clerks earlier today…
