Missouri Republicans will have supermajorities again in both chambers when the 2025 legislative session gavels-in today at high noon in Jefferson City. 163 newly-elected state representatives and 17 state senators will be sworn-in, and today is mainly ceremonial. Republicans will control the Missouri House 111-53 and they will have a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate. In addition to the oath of office, outgoing Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) will preside over the Missouri House today, until the House elects a new Speaker. Outgoing House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres)
was forced out by term limits. Two Columbia state representatives who were elected for the first time in November will be sworn-in today: Republican John Martin and Democrat Gregg Bush. Rep-elect Martin joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to preview the session. He will be the only Republican in Boone County's legislative delegation. Mr. Martin has participated in the freshmen tour, which included a tour of the MU Research Reactor (MURR), which is down the hill from Faurot Field. Governor Mike Parson and lawmakers in both parties joined UM System President Dr. Mun Choi in October 2023 to break ground on the $20-million expansion of the MU Research Reactor (MURR), which is down the hill from Faurot Field. MURR is the nation's top-ranked University research reactor. The reactor produces a medical isotope that battles various cancers worldwide. Representative-elect Martin tells "Wake Up" that the MURR and its expansion is a priority for him, along with Mizzou funding. He hopes to serve on the House Education committee. His district also includes Ashland, Hartsburg and Centralia. Other priorities for Mr. Martin include agriculture, economic development and law enforcement:

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