by Mike Lear | Apr 1, 2016 | News, Transportation
Barrel Bob has been found. The Transportation Department’s work zone safety mascot went missing nearly two weeks ago from a job site in Jefferson City. A driver spotted him in a ditch in Boone County last night. According to the Department’s press release,...
by Mike Lear | Apr 1, 2016 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The state Senate’s budget director wants the Department of Health to find ways to save money on Medicaid pharmaceutical spending before his committee makes spending recommendations next week. Budget Director Kurt Schaefer says Medicaid growth will cost more than...
by Mike Lear | Mar 31, 2016 | News
The state House has voted to make powdered alcohol illegal in Missouri. The bill would make the possession or sale of powdered alcohol a misdemeanor punishable by up to 15 days in jail and a fine of up to $750. Sponsor Patricia Pike (R-Adrian) said the product could...
by Mike Lear | Mar 30, 2016 | News
Thousands of union members rallied at the State Capitol today to oppose legislation that would require annual permission for union dues and fees to come out of public workers’ pay. The measure is alternately called “paycheck protection” by supporters...
by Mike Lear | Mar 30, 2016 | Education, News
The University of Missouri must wait a little longer to find out whether reductions in its state aid will be restored by the Senate Budget Committee. The state House proposed the University would receive no increase in performance-based funding, and a reduction of...
