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Missouri Government News for Week of Oct. 27, 1997

Nixon proposes anti-smoking proposal.

Attorney General Jay Nixon unveiled Thursday a legislative proposal to reduce teenage smoking.

Many of his proposals are similar to the out-of-court settlement reached between the tobacco industry and several states.

It was only recently that Nixon announced Missouri would join in that multi-state lawsuit.

Madison County Eyes MetroLink Tax

St. Louis taxpayers are being asked to pay a little more. Proposition M would increase sales taxes by one-half cent per dollar to finance MetroLink expansion from St. Louis to Madison County communities.

A variety of development groups have endorsed the propostion because of the economic promise of vacant land near the center of metropolitan St. Louis. But opponents say there are too many who would pay, and never benefit.

The proposition needs a simple majority to pass, and would be implemented in January 1998.

Tigers win in double overtime, Chiefs beat Rams

The Tigers defeated OSU 51-50 in double overtime, after OSU failed on a two-point conversion attempt.

The win brought MU's record to 5-3, and the Tigers closer to a bowl game bid.

And in NFL's first ever "Battle of Missouri," the Kansas City Chiefs won 28-20 over the Rams in St. Louis.

Salt water to combat winter road conditions

The Missouri Transportation department plans to use brine, a salt water mixture, to thaw frozen roadways.

Department spokesman Chris Sutton told the Post-Dispatch that brine is cheaper and more effective than calcium chloride, the current treatment.

Transportation department officials also said brine is less harmful to roads and cars.

See our radio story for details.

Perot's party will meet in KC

One thousand members of the Reform Party will gather in downtown Kansas City Friday to discuss the future of the organization.

The three day schedule includes writing a party platform, adopting a constitution and electing officers.