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MOSERS Board Considers Tougher Guidelines

Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-20) The board that oversees Missouri's State Employees Retirement System, or MOSERS, is crafting a proposal that would bar employees from receiving bonuses during years when the pension fund loses money.

Missouri Department of Economic Development Receives Federal Grant

Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-20) Unemployment figures show Missourians are getting back to work, and the Department of Economic Development says its recent gift will compliment the growing economy. The $1.2 million grant from the Federal Government is aimed at researching methods to train Missouri's workforce in green techniques.

Judy Baker Now Regional Director for US Dapartment of Health and Human Services Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) Former State Representative Judy Baker has been appointed region seven director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Missouri Freezes Tuition for Second Year Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-17) Missouri's four-year public universities have agreed to freeze tuition and fees for the next academic year.

GOP's Take on Higher Education Cuts Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-17) A leading Republican in the Missouri House calls Democratic Governor Jay Nixon's agreement to cut the state's Higher Education budget by 42 million dollars a proactive decision.

State Auditor Can't Check Government Workers Retirement System

Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-17) A federal judge has ruled Missouri's auditor can't do a comprehensive check on the state's retirement system for local government workers.

Jefferson City Considers Smoking Ban

Columbia, MO (2009-11-11) Saint Louis County recently passed an ordinance banning smoking in most bars and restaurants. The easily passed smoking ban has led many Jefferson City residents to question whether St. Louis's ban will influence their city to pass a similar ordinance.

Columbia City Council Approves New Sewer Line Columbia, MO (2009-11-03) The Columbia City Council has approved a project for a new sewer line in a southeast Columbia subdivision.

Columbia Appoints Police Review Board Members Columbia, MO (2009-11-03) Eight of nine members for Columbia's newly created Citizens Police Review Board were appointed at Monday's Columbia City Council meeting.

Millions of Dollars Cut From MO Budget, Hundreds of Jobs Lost Jefferson City, MO (2009-10-28) Governor Jay Nixon is cutting nearly 204 million dollars from Missouri's current state budget, as state revenues continue to decline. Almost 700 state jobs are being eliminated, nearly 500 of which are part-time.

Sid Sullivan Announces Run for Mayor

Columbia, MO (2009-10-22) The pool of candidates running for Columbia mayor now stands at three. KBIA's Arika Sampson reports on the latest person to announce his candidacy.

Columbia Water and Electric Rates Increased Columbia, MO (2009-09-22) The Columbia City Council has approved the city's 2010 budget.

Jerry Wade to Run for Columbia Mayor Columbia, MO (2009-09-15) Although it is seven months away, the mayoral election got a little more interesting today.

Missouri Supreme Court Rules That Funding Formula Does Not Violate State Constitution Jefferson City, MO (2009-09-02) The funding formula for Missouri's K-12 schools does not violate the State Constitution.

Mayor Hindman Not Running for Reelection Columbia, MO (2009-08-27) Columbia Mayor Darwin Hindman will not seek re-election this April. Hindman has served as mayor since 1995. He says he made the decision not to run again after he won re-election to his current term- which is his fifth. Hindman is Columbia's longest serving mayor.

McCaskill Hosts Health Care Forum in Moberly

Columbia, MO (2009-08-24) Senator Claire McCaskill opened today's health care forum in Moberly by saying she wants to clear up misconceptions relating to the issue.

City Council Discusses Social Services, Bike Ordinance, and Speed Limit

Columbia, MO (2009-08-18) Hot topics at last night's Columbia City Council meeting included funding for social services, the bike ordinance, and lowering the city's standard speed limit.

Afghan Agriculture Director Visits MO State Fair Sedalia, MO (2009-08-14) An Afghan agriculture director says poppy production has been virtually eliminated in his province with the help of Missouri National Guard units.

State Attorney General Clears DNR of Ethics Complaint

Jefferson City, Missouri (2009-08-14) The complaint was filed by Ken Midkiff of the Missouri Clean Water Campaign, and accused the DNR of violating the state's open meetings and records laws.

Local Student Groups Address Human Trafficking

Columbia, Missouri (2009-08-13) The M-U group Stop Traffic has teamed up with Rock Bridge High School's GEMS organization to screen the documentary "Very Young Girls."