EducationNixon announces higher education planPosted April 28th, 2008 by Columbia MissourianOn Monday, Attorney General Jay Nixon announced a higher education plan that he says would provide a way for middle-class Missouri students to earn a four-year degree tuition-free. Nixon, a ... Abortion Bill in DebatePosted April 17th, 2008 by KOMUJEFFERSON CITY - A legislator says he hopes this law protects women from coercion. Fight Over Teachers' PayPosted April 14th, 2008 by KOMUJEFFERSON CITY - Lawmakers fought over a plan to raise teacher salaries in Jefferson City Thursday. Schools' Next $5 MillionPosted April 9th, 2008 by KOMUCOLUMBIA - Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Phyllis Chase and the school board have some extra homework as they deal with a $10 million budget shortfall. Election TurnoutPosted April 9th, 2008 by KOMUJEFFERSON CITY- Schools, property taxes and gambling. It's a mixed bag for Mid-Missouri voters. Voters say no, loudly, to school tax levyPosted April 8th, 2008 by Columbia MissourianCOLUMBIA — Tracy Greever-Rice didn’t vote against the school district; she voted to send a message. “This is the first time ever in my life I’ve voted against a school ... Voters weigh in on school district issuesPosted April 8th, 2008 by Columbia MissourianCOLUMBIA — Through steady rain and early claps of thunder, voters arrived at the polls on Tuesday talking about the Columbia Public School District’s closely contested property tax levy increase ... Slow Day for Election WorkersPosted April 8th, 2008 by KOMUBOONE COUNTY - As voters made smart decisions at the polls today, they met hundreds of election officials. School Levy Goes To VotersPosted April 7th, 2008 by KOMUCOLUMBIA - Columbia Public Schools dipped into the red early this year to increase teacher salaries. School board vice president stays busy with Columbia activitiesPosted March 31st, 2008 by Columbia MissourianCOLUMBIA — Darin Preis doesn’t really have typical days. When he’s not catching up on e-mail, returning phone calls or attending a meeting for one of his many Columbia involvements, ... Veterinarian Rose brings experience in business, with childrenPosted March 31st, 2008 by Columbia MissourianTom Rose stood over Bobby, a bobtail cat, who has pressed himself flat on the examination table. “It’s always nice when the cats just sit there,” said Rose, who owns ... Tippin passionate about children, educationPosted March 30th, 2008 by Columbia MissourianCOLUMBIA — To Rosie Tippin, being around children isn’t just something she enjoys — it’s her life. “It’s kind of in my blood,” said Tippin, who is campaigning for the ... Segert pushes for school board engagement with publicPosted March 30th, 2008 by Columbia MissourianCOLUMBIA — Every week Ines Segert’s two sons, Simon, 16, and Julian, 13, flip through the pages of their mother’s culinary magazines. They look at the recipes inside and then ... Advocacy Group Predicts Budget DeficitPosted March 29th, 2008 by KOMUCOLUMBIA - As lawmakers in Jefferson City wrangled with the state budget this week, a citizens' group says there are bigger problems to worry about right over the horizon. A Budget PassedPosted March 27th, 2008 by KOMUJEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri House passed a $22.5 billion dollar budget for 2009 on Thursday.  |
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