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I-49 widening, dozens of Cass County transport projects receive state approval

Written on July 13, 2022. Posted in Local News, Uncategorized. No Comments on I-49 widening, dozens of Cass County transport projects receive state approval

This photo was taken from the Highway 58 bridge overlooking Interstate 49 at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. At the same time during the week, this section of I-49 is usually heavily congested. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) I-49 widening, dozens of Cass County transport projects receive state approval By Raymore Journal staff It’s official. The I-49 widening project from 155th St. to North Cass Parkway is receiving funding from the state. On July 6, the Missouri Highway Transportation Commission approved the $10 billion Statewide Transportation Improves Program (STIP). The program includes...

Republican Mike Haffner – Part 2

Written on July 8, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Republican Mike Haffner – Part 2

Republican Mike Haffner – Part 2 By Raymore Journal staff Do you know your state representative, Mike Haffner, and what he stands for? The Raymore Journal caught up with Rep. Haffner and had him break down every bill he has introduced during the current session of Missouri’s General Assembly. Elected to his first two-year term in 2018, Haffner is poised for reelection this November as he is running unopposed for District 55’s seat in the Missouri House of Representative. What can Cass County residents expect from Haffner during his next term? The Raymore Journal reached out to the Cass...

Controversial project on hold; trash service cost to increase

Written on July 8, 2022. Posted in Local Events, Local Government, Uncategorized. No Comments on Controversial project on hold; trash service cost to increase

(Top) Ranch Road existing perspective. (Bottom) Ranch Road Future Perspective Controversial project on hold; trash service cost to increase By Raymore Journal staff In addition to developers hitting the pause button on the Raymore Commerce Center South project, the last Raymore City Council meeting included a budget amendment that will increase the cost of trash and recycling services. Raymore Commerce Center South tabled On June 27, VanTrust Real Estate requested that a first reading regarding a Planned Unit Development and preliminary plan be removed indefinitely. The PUD is for the Raymore...

Ashcroft’s office receives final redistricting House map

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Ashcroft’s office receives final redistricting House map

Ashcroft’s office receives final redistricting House map By Raymore Journal staff Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft expressed his congratulations to the bipartisan commission tasked with redrawing Missouri’s 163 House districts. The House Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission finalized the new map by a unanimous vote. The last time commission members agreed upon house district maps was 1991. In 2001 and 2011 appointed judges drew the house districts. “I applaud the hard work of the committee under the leadership of Chair Jerry Hunter and Vice Chair Keena Smith. ...

Missouri House approves congressional redistricting bill

Written on January 20, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Missouri House approves congressional redistricting bill

Missouri House approves congressional redistricting bill By Raymore Journal staff The members of the Missouri House have approved and sent legislation to the Senate that will establish new boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts. The House approved the congressional redistricting plan (HB 2117) by a vote of 86-67. State Rep. Dan Shaul, who chairs the House Special Committee on Redistricting, said the map approved by his committee and the House of Representatives was created with input from legislators representing their constituents, public testimony from citizens across the...

Face masks, which are not mandated by Ray-Pec School District

Ray-Pec schools prep to close; AG Schmitt sues dozens of school districts

Written on January 20, 2022. Posted in Local News, Local Schools, Raymore News. No Comments on Ray-Pec schools prep to close; AG Schmitt sues dozens of school districts

Ray-Pec schools prep to close; AG Schmitt sues dozens of school districts By Raymore Journal staff The Raymore-Peculiar School District is warning parents that students may go back to virtual learning if the rate of new COVID-19 cases continues its current trajectory. Meanwhile, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is suing nearly 40 school districts over mask mandates. Ray-Pec School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle is giving parents a fair warning about potential procedures to mitigate issues regarding a lack of staff as COVID-19 cases surge. In a message sent on Jan. 19, Dr....

Gov. Mike Parson during State of the State address

Education, health care big winners in Parson’s State of the State address

Written on January 20, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Education, health care big winners in Parson’s State of the State address

Education, health care big winners in Parson’s State of the State address By Raymore Journal staff Thanks to a massive injection of federal funding, Gov. Mike Parson has a record-breaking amount of money to disburse throughout Missouri, making room for a minor tax cut and higher wages for state employees and teachers. During his State of the State address, Parson touted his plans for a nearly $47 billion budget for fiscal year 2023, the largest budget in state history. Pandemic-related federal funding is adding more than $10 billion to Missouri’s budget compared to federal funding in previous...

Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force releases final report

Written on January 19, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force releases final report

Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force releases final report of recommendations By Raymore Journal staff Governor Mike Parson announced on Jan. 17 that the Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force has released its final report of recommendations to support small businesses across the state. In the report, the task force summarizes its findings and provides potential solutions related to workforce, supply chain, access to resources, broadband, and support for minority- and women-owned businesses. “As our state’s economy has recovered, it’s important to continue to support our small businesses,...

Storm victims include Missouri girl, aunt’s ‘special angel’

Written on December 15, 2021. Posted in Local News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Storm victims include Missouri girl, aunt’s ‘special angel’

Storm victims include Missouri girl, aunt’s ‘special angel’ By JOHN HANNA Associated Press Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. To prove they were in their “safe space” with the storm approaching Friday evening, the girls’ mom texted her Aunt Sandy a photo of the three in and next to the bathtub — all of them smiling, 9-year-old Annistyn holding her favorite doll. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered...