Missouri Moves To Create Annual “Rush Limbaugh Day”

The Associated Press reports:

The Missouri House on Thursday voted in favor of creating “Rush Limbaugh Day.” The GOP-led House tacked the provision on another bill, which then passed the chamber. The bill still needs Senate approval.

The proposal is one of several pitched by Republican state lawmakers to honor the late Limbaugh every Jan. 12, his birthday.

“Rush demonstrated courage to speak boldly and encouraged his listeners and viewers to reach for their dreams and to push onward beyond the naysayers and discouragers that we all encounter in life,” Ashland Republican Rep. Sara Walsh said.

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The GOP-led House on Thursday tacked the provision on another bill, which then passed the chamber. Limbaugh died in February at age 70 after a battle with cancer. https://t.co/03KMyrBqQ6

— KOMU 8 News (@KOMUnews) May 7, 2021