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Who’s hot and who’s not (April 29 issue)
Who’s hot and who’s not is a regular feature sidebar in The Missouri Times print edition. After much consideration, we decided we’d start posting them online for readers the weekend after the issue....
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Legislators plan next step following Nixon’s veto of the tax cut bill
Gov. Jay Nixon ST. LOUIS — When Gov. Jay Nixon announced that he vetoed the General Assembly’s well-touted tax cut legislation today, supporters of the bill in the legislature immediately started...
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Duncan, Sebelius discuss federal early learning program at national education...
ST. LOUIS — The National Forum on Education Policy wrapped up its final day Thursday with keynote speakers Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, and Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Secretary of Health and...
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Interim committee heads talk big tasks before next session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — While the legislative session may be only a few short winter and spring months, the work of lawmaking doesn’t ever stop for those Senators and Representatives chosen to work on...
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Education bill dealing with transfers, accreditation, has lengthy hearing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a lengthy committee debate, Sen. David Pearce, R-Caldwell County, pitched his broad education reform package aimed at changing the way the state accredits public schools and...
View ArticlePress Release: Progress Missouri challenges Missouri Chamber, Catholic...
Jefferson City, MO – Earlier today, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Catholic Conference and Associated Industries of Missouri testified against legislation sponsored by Republican...
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Capitol hosts annual Missouri Worker’s Memorial Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Bagpipes, a color guard, and tearful eyes dotted the Capitol rotunda today as families gathered to memorialize Missouri state workers killed on the job in the last year. Ryan...
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The 97th General Assembly gets an education
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — More than twenty years ago, Missouri placed a law on its books. The law said among other things that a student could leave their unaccredited school district for an accredited one...
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Parson being rumored for Governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As Republicans around the state begin to move forward after the death of State Auditor Tom Schweich they are gearing up for 2016, and speculation about those with undeclared...
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Hancock goes on offensive as lawmakers call for resignation
Update: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Rep. Galen Higdon as being present earlier today at a press conference. The story has been changed to reflect that he was not present....
View ArticleDepartment of Labor honors fallen workers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Labor held a somber ceremony in the Capitol today to honor state workers that were killed on the job in the last year. The event is an annual one, and...
View ArticleDevil in the Details: What’s next for student transfers?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Legislators hoping to put a bill on Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk changing how the state deals with unaccredited districts will need to walk a tightrope between competing interests during...
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Pearce, House members move to ban texting while driving
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, has pre-filed a bill to ban the use of handheld cell phone during motor vehicle operation. Currently, only drivers over 21 are permitted to use...
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Interim committee heads talk big tasks before next session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — While the legislative session may be only a few short winter and spring months, the work of lawmaking doesn’t ever stop for those Senators and Representatives chosen to work on...
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Education bill dealing with transfers, accreditation, has lengthy hearing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a lengthy committee debate, Sen. David Pearce, R-Caldwell County, pitched his broad education reform package aimed at changing the way the state accredits public schools and...
View ArticlePress Release: Progress Missouri challenges Missouri Chamber, Catholic...
Jefferson City, MO – Earlier today, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Catholic Conference and Associated Industries of Missouri testified against legislation sponsored by Republican...
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Capitol hosts annual Missouri Worker’s Memorial Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Bagpipes, a color guard, and tearful eyes dotted the Capitol rotunda today as families gathered to memorialize Missouri state workers killed on the job in the last year. Ryan...
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The 97th General Assembly gets an education
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — More than twenty years ago, Missouri placed a law on its books. The law said among other things that a student could leave their unaccredited school district for an accredited one...
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Parson being rumored for Governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As Republicans around the state begin to move forward after the death of State Auditor Tom Schweich they are gearing up for 2016, and speculation about those with undeclared...
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Hancock goes on offensive as lawmakers call for resignation
Update: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Rep. Galen Higdon as being present earlier today at a press conference. The story has been changed to reflect that he was not present....
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