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5:13 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

MoDOT to crack down on youth impaired driving

The Missouri Department of Transportation is cracking down on youth impaired driving.

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Politics
4:46 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

Missouri lawmakers unlikely to pass legislation making I-70 a toll road in 2012

It appears unlikely that Missouri lawmakers will pass any legislation this year that would turn Interstate Highway 70 into a toll road.

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Education
4:42 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

Columbia College breaks ground for 14 million dollar science building

A 10-year-old vision took its first step toward reality at Columbia College.

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Science, Health and Technology
4:23 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

Missouri senator tries to block prescription database

A Missouri senator who is a family physician says he'll try to block legislation authorizing a government database to track drug prescriptions unless it is put to a statewide vote.

Republican Sen. Rob Schaaf, of St. Joseph, Mo., began Thursday's debate on the prescription monitoring legislation by vowing to filibuster until he gets his way about a referendum.

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Politics
4:19 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt addresses Missouri house

Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt briefly addressed the Missouri House Thursday.

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Politics
12:04 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

Boone Co. coalition to evaluate health concerns stemming from urban growth

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The Boone Co. Smart Growth Coalition is looking into potential health concerns due to urban growth.

The Boone County Smart Growth Coalition is planning a Health Impact Assessment to evaluate the effects of urban growth on public health.

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Education
11:53 am
Thu May 3, 2012

Columbia Independent School names new director

The Columbia Independent School recently added new leadership to their staff.

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Politics
11:43 am
Thu May 3, 2012

Missouri House approves bill altering handling of teacher layoffs

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The Missouri House approved legislation changing the way school districts handle teacher layoffs.

The Missouri House has given first-round approval to legislation changing the way school districts handle teacher layoffs.

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Politics
4:43 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Mo. House passes funding plan for veterans homes

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The Missouri House passed legislation on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, that could provide an earmarked funding stream for state-run nursing homes for military veterans.

 

The Missouri House has passed legislation that could provide an earmarked funding stream for state-run nursing homes for military veterans.

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Politics
4:28 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Missouri House endorses stricter school bullying policies

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Missouri House members have endorsed legislation requiring school districts to bolster policies against bullying.

Missouri House members have endorsed legislation requiring school districts to bolster policies against bullying.

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