Hot streak:

42 out of the last 43 days in Kansas City have had above normal temperatures!

— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) June 13, 2018

 

Missouri’s new Governor appeared in Saint Joe yesterday.

I love this state, I love the people of this state, and I’m going to work hard for you. Appreciate @MissouriWestern hosting a productive discussion in St. Joseph on education, agriculture, infrastructure, & workforce development. #MissouriForwardpic.twitter.com/UNLAtOao8r

— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) June 12, 2018

 

The KC Star has Parson on whether the state is obligated to pay Eric Greitens’ $150,000 legal bill. His new general counsel joins the administration tomorrow.

“Right off the bat… We’ll make a decision shortly after that. I want my general counsel to take a look at that.”

 

Developments on the Farm Bill:

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to farmers and ranchers to get this #farmbill2018 to the Senate floor. https://t.co/JIjNIdCIB8

— Pat Roberts (@SenPatRoberts) June 13, 2018

McCaskill on dairy tariffs: Canada imports more dairy than it exports.

And this. Why risk retaliation to Missouri Ag and claim that Canada is a threat to national security? Go after China cheaters! pic.twitter.com/y1tOray7QR

— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) June 13, 2018

 

Finally, a bunch of potatoes spilled on I-70 in Kansas.

POTATO SPILL: An early morning crash caused potatoes to spill out of a semi and all over I-70 about 10 miles east of Salina.

KHP says I-70 is about to re-open at Niles Road after being closed for more than 6 hours. #KWCH12 pic.twitter.com/DubgHYhcVH

— Melissa Murray (@KWCHMMurray) June 12, 2018

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