The term “right to work’ relates to or promotes the right of a worker to be able to obtain employment without being required to join a labor union to do so. When right to work laws are in place, workers cannot be compelled to pay for any cost of union representation, even if the union […]
On the surface, “right to work” policy sounds like something beneficial to Missouri workers, but opponents say it’s a misnomer. Contrary to what the name may indicate, the policy does not aim to provide a general guarantee of employment to people seeking work. On August 7, the state’s voters will decide on Proposition A, which […]
The Chillicothe City Council approved an ordinance in an executive session Monday night which authorized a second amendment to the employment agreement with City Administrator Darin Chappel. The ordinance amended part of the employment agreement regarding health, disability, and life insurance benefits. The agreement now says that Chillicothe will provide health, hospitalization, surgical, and comprehensive […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital recently became an accredited Patient-Centered Medical Home or PCMH. Accreditation for PCMH came through The Compliance Team, which requires extensive patient-centered research, discussion, and process improvement. Protocols and processes were developed to ensure that the Jefferson Medical Group staff were treating patients with equal care and importance. Access to care and […]
Free health screenings, screenings to lower Medicare costs, and health education will be provided in Chillicothe next week. A free Healthy Living Senior Fair will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church of Chillicothe on June 26th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Lunch will be available on the […]
The pursuit of affordable health insurance for all in Missouri is expected to get even harder in the coming year. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office estimates premiums will increase by 31 to 54 percent in 2019 largely because of the decision to eliminate federal subsidies for low- and middle-income people to help them pay […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved increases in salaries, salary schedules, and stipends for 2018-2019 at a meeting Tuesday evening. The base will increase by one percent for faculty salary schedules for regular and nursing. A movement of one vertical step will also be allowed. The base will increase by two percent […]
The agenda has been set for Tuesday evenings’ meeting of the Trustees at North Central Missouri College. The 5:30 meeting will be in the Frey Administrative Center on the campus in Trenton. The meeting will begin with an informational report on business and industry partnerships. Reports also are listed from the vice president for academic […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors approved health insurance and room rates at its meeting this week. The board approved the current minimum essential health insurance plan with Life Styles, which remained the same price. Also approved was the comprehensive medical plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield, which increases by $40 for […]
For many, the peace and quiet of country living is the American dream. But that dream can turn into a nightmare for those who become isolated and disconnected from their communities, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch. May is Mental Health Month. It is a good time to talk with […]
A new Gallup survey shows that the uninsured rate rose significantly in Missouri in 2017, a year marked by repeated attempts to repeal, sabotage, or weaken the health care programs and protections of the Affordable Care Act. Gallup attributes the dramatic increase in the number of uninsured Missourians to both the uncertainty created by repeated […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors will discuss health insurance at its meeting next week. The meeting will be in the conference room of the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Other items on the agenda include bids for trash, hay, and propane; a preliminary budget; and the […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved health insurance for next year at a meeting Wednesday evening. The district will pay up to $400 per covered employee with three options. Mike Keith Insurance Agency will continue as the health insurance provider. The board approved adding three more steps on the salary schedule for a master’s […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has extended the testing process for its 106th Recruit Class with the application deadline of April 26, 2018. Testing for prospective troopers will be administered in the following areas: Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO ─ Tentatively scheduled for 04/27/2018 Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO ─ April 18, 2018 Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO ─ To be determined […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the cap on health insurance premiums, pay increases, and tuition at its meeting Monday evening. The health insurance premiums increased by 10.5% for the upcoming year. The board approved raising the current cap on health insurance premiums to $550, which will increase the board contribution to $192 per […]
The Princeton Board of Education will elect and appoint officers next week. A board President and Vice President will be elected, and a Secretary and Treasurer will be appointed at a meeting Monday evening at 5:30. The agenda also includes verification and approval of Proposition 2 election results, school construction updates, extra duty pay scale, […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors voted Tuesday to accepted a proposed energy performance contract presented by Energy Solutions Professionals of Overland Park, Kansas. The contract is for an energy project involving lighting, water efficiency, and building infiltration improvements. The board also voted to obtain 2018-2019 employees’ major medical health insurance quotes […]
Five ordinances were approved at last night’s meeting of the Trenton City Council Two of them relate to replacement of the analog, 20-year-old, telephone system in use at city hall and Trenton Municipal Utilities. Detail presentations were given to the city council by representatives of Sybran Communications for Voice over Internet and by the Missouri […]
Trenton’s Finance Committee is recommending an increase be accepted for next year on the city of Trenton employee health insurance premiums. Three members of the committee last night reviewed a renewal quote submitted by the city’s insurance carrier called MIRMA. That’s an acronym for Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association. City Administrator Ron Urton said the […]
A University of Missouri extension specialist hosts a program in Trenton tonight regarding health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Family financial education specialist Merideth Berry holds the program at 6 o’clock tonight at the Hoover Theater. That’s at the Grundy County Jewett-Norris library in Trenton. Berry can be reached at the Grundy […]
