For the third time this month, a person associated with the Missouri football program has been arrested for DWI. Early Sunday morning, backup tight end and long snapper Beau Brinkley was pulled over in Boone County for suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Cardinals stumbling in August
August 30, 2010 By
The Cardinals need another bench clearing brawl to light a fire under them. I’m sure I was just like many of the experts and many of the Cardinal fans who thought Cincinnati would wilt under the pressure of losing a two game lead and getting swept at home by the Cardinals earlier this month. Maybe the Cardinals thought the same thing.
New law assures refunds for unusued insurance policies (AUDIO)
August 30, 2010 By
Gov. Nixon speaks at a press conference concerning S.B. 583, flanked by staff of the Department of Insurance, including Director John Huff
Up until the changes went into effect over the weekend, there had been a hole in Missouri law.
“A refund for what you don’t use? It sounds like a basic concept. But until now, this simple concept was not required by Missouri law,” Governor Nixon said.
At least not when it came to long-term care and Medigap insurance policies. Other types of policies were protected by law, but not those.
“Here’s how it will work. If a consumer pays a year’s worth of long-care premiums, then cancels after six months, that consumer will get a refund of six months worth of premiums. These premiums can easily be $150, $200 or more per month. So we’re talking about a significant amount of money in refunds,” Nixon said. [Read more...]
Pujols honored at DC rally
August 28, 2010 By
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and manager Tony LaRussa attended a rally held by radio and TV host Glenn Beck Saturday morning at the Lincoln Memorial. Pujols was honored for his off-field charitable work.
The Pujols Family Foundation helps people with Down syndrome and assist the poor in the Dominican Republic. Pujols was humbled by the recognition saying, he “thanks God for giving him a platform through a high-profile career — and says that allows him to be more than just being a player.”
Legal challenge to Prop A heads to court next month
August 28, 2010 By
A court challenge to Proposition A, the earnings tax issue on the November ballot, has a September 17th hearing date. The city attorney for Kansas City, Galen Beaufort, filed the lawsuit, claiming that Prop A is unconstitutional and should be stricken from the ballot.
Prop A would require Kansas City and St. Louis to hold a referendum on the earnings tax, a referendum that must be held every five years. If voters reject the one percent levy on salaries and earnings in the two cities, the earnings tax would be phased out over a 10-year period.
