by Ashley Byrd | Mar 20, 2019 | Legislature, News
A bill awaiting a vote in a Missouri Senate Committee would fund construction and operation of a new museum in Jefferson City all about the steamboat era in Missouri. Bill sponsor, Sen. Mike Bernskoetter of Jefferson City, says the funds should come from fees...
by Mike Lear | Feb 29, 2012 | Education, Health / Medicine, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Lawmakers for several years have struggled with what has been termed a fight between children and veterans. Several education programs and veterans programs are funded by lottery proceeds, and legislators have struggled to find a balance between the two. The House has...
by Mike Lear | Jan 16, 2012 | Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Members of the House Appropriations Committee on Public Safety and Corrections are looking for ways to get more money to the state’s veterans homes. Chairman Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) says over the years, some of the funds that used to go to those homes has been...
by admin | Aug 12, 2009 | News
The 2009 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse is underway in St. Louis, bringing together more than 200 addiction experts, treatment providers, and representatives of the gambling industry. Experts taking part in this event come from the...
by admin | Aug 3, 2009 | Politics / Govt
The Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling has ushered in Responsible Gaming Education Week with the goal of heightening awareness about the dangers associated with out of control gambling and the fact help is available for those with the gambling addiction....
