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NewsBook: Missouri Government News for Week of October 8, 2001

 

. Jefferson City Post Office Has An Anthrax Scare (10/16/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - Postal workers were weary of a white substance found on a bundle of packages and immediately contacted Jefferson City Police. While lab tests ruled out anthrax, supervisor Donald Knoth says recent circumstances have lead to increased precautions.
. two city buildings are closed in Knob Noster due to possible hazardous material (10/16/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - The Police Department and City Hall are closed in Knob Noster until Thursday.

A resident found a suspicious substance on an envelope. Now the Missouri State Health Department is investigating.

. State Auditor Claire McCaskill charges the Missouri's Caring Communities Program of having major failures (10/16/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - The State Auditor says the Caring Communities program fails to set measurable goals and show its accountability. The idea of the program is good, says McCaskill, but its implementation needs major changes.
. The Missouri Health Department is looking into 30 possible cases of anthrax (10/16/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - A spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health says the department is investigating about 30 possible cases of anthrax.

The spokeswoman asks residents to call local law enforcement rather than public health if they suspect they may have been exposed to anthrax.

. Missouri's Revenue Department is taking no extra measures to protect state licensing equipment. (10/16/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - A spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Revenue says the department is taking no extra steps to secure state drivers license and ID-making equipment from theft.

The spokeswoman says the department has simply reminded its offices to adhere to security measures already in place.

Last month equipment, software and materials used to make state IDs were stolen from a department fee office in Overland, Missouri.

. New steps for handling mail coming into the Capitol (10/15/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - A meeting is scheduled for Thursday on precautionary steps when handling suspicious mail coming into the Capitol. This comes after a letter sent to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle tested positive for Anthrax.
. Tuition savings plan gains members even after Sept. 11 (10/12/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - The state's plan that allows Missourians to earn interest on money for college tuition free from state and federal tax has continued to gain members since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Missouri MOST has a three-pronged system of investments that earns money at different rates, using either stock equity, guaranteed savings accounts, or a combination of both.

. New security measures at state buildings across Missouri (10/09/01)
JEFFERSON CITY - A metal detector and three state highway patrol officers greeted workers and visitors alike on Tuesday. The new security measures bring a hightened awareness of security concerns across the state.

Tighter security was imposeed at selected buildings in St. Louis, Kansas City and Jefferson City.

The state used 37 law enforcement officials from the Highway Patrol, Water Patrol, Conservation agents and park rangers.

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    . Only a small part of the tobacco settlement money is going to stop smoking. (10/09/01)
    JEFFERSON CITY - After winning a 1998 lawsuit against a group of tobacco companies, Missouri has millions in extra revenue. Debate has since ensued over how this money has been spent over the past year and how much will be spent in the future.

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    . Governor Holden signed a bill that exempts this year's tax rebate checks from state income tax. (10/09/01)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Governor Holden held a ceremony to sign into law a one-time state income tax exemption for the 2001 federal tax rebate.

    Bill supporters say the exemption will help three out of four married couples and nine out of ten individual taxpayers.

    By signing the bill, the state forfeits $29.1 million in tax revenue.

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