A new survey conducted by the State Health Department estimates about 463,000 Missourians are not covered by health insurance at any given time. The Department’s Connie Mihalevich says most of the people who are uninsured cannot afford to pay for insurance. The 463,000 amounts to about 8.4 percent of the population. Information will be used by the Department to develop a plan to help more people obtain affordable health insurance.
MU Officials Tout Research Dollars Pouring Into Columbia
November 18, 2004 By
University of Missouri-Columbia researchers had a good year last year – at least, a good year in convincing the National Science Foundation to pay for their research. MU spent $162-Million in grant money for research into animal and human health, food and nutrition, and the environment. University Spokesman Christian Basi says some of those grants were substantial. The University of Missouri-Columbia ranks second among its peers in the growth of federal funding the past seven years.
Agriculture Officials Investigate Mad Cow Scare
November 18, 2004 By
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials announced today another case of Mad Cow disease might have turned up in the U.S., but they won’t give any details about where the cow is located. Another case turned up 11 months ago. Officials with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association have been quick to start damage control. The group’s Executive Vice President, Brent Bryant, says the fact that the case is being so closely scrutinized shows the government’s and cattle owners’ diligence on the issue. Bryant says all the talk about mad cow disease could hurt markets, but he feels confident producers will be able to weather the storm. State Agriculture Department officials refused to comment on the issue, referring calls to the USDA.
MoDOT To Crack Down On Construction Site Rule Breakers
November 18, 2004 By
The State Transportation Department says it’s going to take action against some of the most irritating drivers on the road – the people who drive past other motorists stopped near construction sites and then horn in near the front of the line. MoDOT says it’s not going to tolerate that on a stretch of I-470 near Lee’s Summit. The Department says motorists will have to stay in their lanes or they’ll get a ticket. The MoDOT says it’s an effort to improve worker safety.
Missourians Among Recipients Of Presidential Pardons
November 18, 2004 By
President Bush was in a pardoning mood Wednesday, pardoning the White House turkey and six human beings. One of the humans he has pardoned is Independence resident Russell Don Sell. Sell was put on probation in 1995 for aiding and abetting the making of a false statement to a credit union.
