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Lawmakers send school, public buildings security plans law to governor
With just 2 1/2 hours to spare before the Legislature's 6 p.m. deadline, the state Senate cast the final votes needed to send Gov. Jay Nixon a bill re-imposing closed-records status to security and emergency response plans for schools and other public buildings.
Threat of further filibuster kills transportation sales tax for session
State Sen. Mike Kehoe reluctantly admitted defeat this morning on his proposal for a 10-year, one-cent sales tax to pay for transportation improvements.
Nixon promises layoffs if budget not changed
Gov. Jay Nixon this morning promised to "reduce staff and services accordingly — including making the necessary layoffs — effective July 1" if lawmakers pass the state's budget in its current form.
Three injured Tuesday at Callaway nuclear plant
Three employees at the Callaway Energy Center were injured Tuesday evening while working in the switch yard area of the plant.
Laughrey issues preliminary injunction in Linn State drug testing case
Preliminary order in effect until July trial
With a few exceptions, Linn State Technical College students won’t have to take a drug test, at least while a judge's preliminary injunction is in effect.
Backer gone from Employment Security
Second stint at agency ends without answers
Gracia Yancey Backer is out as head of the state’s Employment Security Division. A reporter calling her office Tuesday was told she no longer worked for the agency.
PSC approves Ameren rate increase
Rate hike is fifth in last six years
Nixon names Wilson to Supreme Court
Jefferson City native will succeed William Ray Price Jr., who retired Aug. 1
Paul Wilson, former Cole County circuit judge and a former assistant attorney general, will be the next judge on Missouri's Supreme Court. Gov. Jay Nixon announced the appointment this afternoon.
Lincoln, Linn Tech agree to buy Jefferson City High School complex
Lincoln University and Linn State Technical College said this morning they will purchase the Jefferson City High School complex and the Simonsen Ninth Grade Center.
Fired employee sues Fulton schools
Lawsuit alleges teacher dismissed after she called police
A longtime Fulton Public Schools employee sued the district in federal court Tuesday, saying she was fired in September for calling police about a student possibly having a gun at Fulton High School.
