The Missouri Department of Corrections is working with Ashland University of Ohio to establish a higher education program for staff and offenders. For DOC staff, Ashland University plans to offer a tuition discount for online degree programs through the College of Online and Adult Studies. Offerings include associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s programs in fields such […]
The Missouri Division of Insurance reports there’s just one choice in the Green Hills counties for consumers who seek health insurance next year on the federal marketplace and accessible through the website healthcare.gov. Open enrollment for 2019 begins today and ends December 15th for Missourians who plan to purchase private health coverage. The time period […]
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill and GOP Senate nominee Josh Hawley clashed over civility and numerous other issues during their third and final debate Thursday in Kansas City. The race’s tone was a debate topic. Hawley is concerned with what he calls a “culture of incivility”, as well as confrontation and violence. Democratic Senator […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently accepted a request by the Plattsburg Special Road District in Clinton County to audit potentially fraudulent activity concerning public funds. The request comes after a complaint to the Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline and the initial investigation by the State Auditor’s Office. “Our independent review of the Plattsburg Special Road District […]
Members of a steering committee for a long-range plan for the Milan C-2 School District will hold a forum about an April 2019 tax levy for the school district Wednesday, October 24th. Community Members for a Better Milan C-2 will hold the open public forum about school improvements in the school cafeteria at 6 o’clock […]
The Trenton City Council took action last night on several ordinances and bids. Approval was given for Advanced Environment Testing and Abatement of Belton to remove asbestos at two locations: 111 West 11th Street and 1502 Day. Combined, the cost of $3,100 comes from demolition money budgeted by the city. The city will purchase properties on […]
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a free farm tax workshop in November at locations throughout the state. This workshop explains major tax changes affecting farms and ranches that went into effect in December 2017. The workshops are 6:15-8:45 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 19. Extension specialists will present the workshops remotely through […]
Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first half of this fiscal year are down one percent for parks and fire department purposes, and down less than one percent for general purposes and capital projects. The receipts are compared to the same period a year ago which encompasses May through October. Trenton city sales tax […]
The Livingston County Commission plans to attend a meeting on Proposition D next week. The meeting will be in the meeting room of the Chillicothe Fire Department Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Proposition D appears on Missouri’s November 6, 2018, general election ballot. It was referred to state voters by the Legislature. Prop D phases […]
The Missouri Public Service Commission reports Empire District Gas Company will reduce annual natural gas revenues by $773,566. Residential customers will see natural gas rates drop by about 1.7 cents per 100 cubic feet of natural gas. The new rates are expected to take effect on October 24th. The Public Service Commission notes the reduction […]
Governor Mike Parson is traveling the state this week to focus on infrastructure needs. Tuesday morning he made a stop in the St. Louis-area. The Governor spoke at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Workforce 2030 Conference. His speech centered around Prop D, which will be on the November ballot. If approved, […]
The Putnam County Democratic Committee sponsors two upcoming events regarding politics at the Putnam County Library in Unionville. Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Webber will discuss initiatives on the November ballot next Thursday, October 18th at 6 o’clock in the evening. Initiatives he will talk about include medical marijuana, campaign financing, and the gas tax. […]
The Trenton R-9 School District continues to move closer to the possibility of a performing arts center being built and several renovations to district buildings. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported to the Board of Education Tuesday evening that the district received nine requests for qualifications for architectural services, which was more than he expected to receive. […]
USDA Rural Development State Director Jeff Case announced today that the USDA is investing over $734,000 in eight (8) projects that will build community infrastructure and provide essential services for over 57,000 rural Missourians. “The commitment to improving infrastructure and essential services throughout rural America is a priority of this administration,” said Case. “USDA is […]
The University of Missouri Extension will hold workshops throughout the state on how to attract and keep quality farm laborers. “This one-day workshop was developed by MU Extension to help you improve your labor management and finances and protect your business,” says MU Extension agricultural economist Ryan Milhollin. Attendees will learn tips to recruit, train, […]
New numbers show state revenues are picking up, but there’s still a 3.2 percent shortage to the state’s bottom line in the current fiscal year. Missouri Budget Director Dan Haug says typically the shortfall would lead to a cut in state services. The Missouri Department of Revenue is redoing tax tables because it’s […]
In November, Missouri voters will see Proposition D on the ballot that would boost the state’s gas tax by 2.5-cents per gallon annually over four years. State Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard of Joplin supports the initiative. Scott Charton, the spokesman for Safer Missouri, the group leading the cause, says the measure […]
At the most recent meeting of the Highway 5 Corridor Coalition, a unanimous vote was taken to endorse Proposition D on the November ballot. Proposition D raises the motor fuel tax by 2.5 cents each of four years totaling 10 cents per gallon in the fourth year. The funds will directly offset money in the […]
A self-employed veterinarian wants to be the next Missouri State Representative in a district that includes a portion of mid-Missouri’s Columbia. Maren Bell Jones says she learned a lot about voter issues when making house calls for her work. A Republican woman is trying to defeat a female who is the only Democratic […]
The Professionals and Leaders Uniting Grundy County group are seeking support to bring Bulldog Pride to Trenton by having paw prints painted in town. Paw prints can be painted at a personal residence or business location for $25 each. Sponsorships are also available to help paint paw prints leading into sporting facilities and schools. Paw […]
