The Kansas City Zoo wants to add as many as 300 new animals soon, giving it about one-thousand animals representing about 275 species. It’s part of a big renovation of the Zoo, where some customers have complained of a shortage of animals and animals being too far away for good viewing. Zoo officials hope to have most of the new animals by the end of the year.
Holden Makes Good On Threat To Make Additional Cuts
February 28, 2003 By
Governor Bob Holden has carried out his threat to cut the budget some more if the Legislature didn’t come up with enough money to plug a state budget hold for the next four months. He’s ordered cuts of $82-Million in education -three-fourths of them for elementary and secondary schools. He’s also cut another $75-Million for state agencies.
University Of Missouri Planning Another Tuition Hike
February 28, 2003 By
University of Missouri students are facing another tuition increase and the University is looking at cutting its central adminstration costs. University President Elson Floyd suggests a 3.2-percent tuition hike for next year, putting the tuition at more than $5,000 for 30 credit hours in the next school year. Floyd also says the university will cut more than $5-Million from its central adminstration by leaving some job vacancies open, wiping out financial reserves and digging into contingency funds.
Lifting Of Casino Loss Limits Proposal Resurfaces At Capitol
February 28, 2003 By
A State Senate committee is being asked to take steps to eliminate the loss limits at Missouri’s casinos. Two bills aim to do away with the limits. Senator Ken Jacob of Columbia sponsors one of them. He believes gamblers who would exceed the current loss limit are generally wealthy individuals who would not be harmed by losing several hundred or several thousand dollars. Missouri is the only gaming state in the country with a loss limit. That limit is $500 per person per two-hour session, which is called an excursion.
Conservation Department Readies For Start Of Trout Fishing Season
February 28, 2003 By
Conservation officials expect bigger-than-normal crowds at the state’s four trout parks tomorrow for the opening day of trout fishing season. George Kromrey with the Conservation Department says it’s an annual rite of spring for many fishermen, although the calender and the weather say it is definitely winter. He says bundle up and make sure you have the proper licenses. Kromrey suggests getting your regular fishing license today, the day all licenses expire, instead of creating more of a wait tomorrow morning at the trout park.
