Authorities closed part of Madison street in downtown Jefferson City this morning to give room for a 40-foot Norway Spruce to arrive and be displayed on the Governor's Mansion lawn. Daryl and Sherry Richardson of Boone County donated the Christmas tree. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to preview Living Windows and the candlelight tours and to look ahead to Missouri's 2025 legislative session. The candlelight tours and annual tree lighting ceremony take place on Friday evening at 5:30. The candlelight tours will run until 8 pm Friday. Thousands of people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for both events. Mr. Faughn tells listeners that both events are huge and that they are awesome. He notes Governor Mike and First Lady Teresa Parson pose for photos with everyone who comes to the Mansion for candlelight tours, who wants a photo. Mr. Faughn says the governor and his wife stay until every person in line has visited. This year's Living Windows also includes a Winter Wonderland downtown. Mr. Faughn also discussed Missouri's 2025 legislative session, which begins January 8 in Jefferson City. Governor-elect Mike Kehoe (R) will have GOP supermajorities in both chambers, and Mr. Faughn thinks things will be more professional in the Legislature with Kehoe, Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) and House Speaker-designee Jon Patterson (R-Lee's Summit). Mr. Faughn also criticized the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance during the live interview:

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