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NewsBook: Missouri Government News for Week of February 4, 2002

 


. Republicans trying to take gaming funds out of the Foundation Formula (02/07/02)
JEFFERSON CITY - Democrats say a GOP plan to use gaming revenues to finance a classroom trust fund based on student enrollment is unequitable and impossible because of the tight budget.

Republicans answer that they are also committed to fully funding the Foundation Formula, and have one year to come up with the extra revenue needed to finance their project.

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    . Senate Republicans reject Gov. Holden's labor commission appointee (02/06/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Holden's appointee to the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, Renee Slusher, was rejected on Wednesday.

    Republican accusations that Slusher was biased were followed by strong opposition from Democrats.

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    . Health care workers, parole officers lobby for use of rainy day fund (02/06/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - About 90 health care workers and parole officers came to the capitol armed with umbrellas, on a lobbying mission to convince legislators the current financial storm warrants Gov. Bob Holden's proposed use of the "rainy day fund."

    The governor's budget uses $92.2 million from the fund, formally known as the Budget Reserve Fund, to pay for some mental health programs.

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    . Transportation bill provides funding for school buildings (02/06/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - The House Transportation Committee heard testimony on a bill sponsered by House Speaker Jim Kreider that would provide funding for school buildings along with money for transportation.

    The bill calls for a $0.03 fuel tax increase and a 0.75 percent sales tax increase on motor vehicles, trailers and boats.

    The funding for school buildings would come from a one-quarter cent sales tax increase.


    . Senate Appropriations hears governor's higher education budget (02/04/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Facing a 10 percent cut in state funding, University of Missouri president Manual Pacheco joined other university and college presidents to answer questions on Gov. Bob Holden's proposed budget cuts facing higher education.

    Pacheco said staff cuts will likely be part of the equation in dealing with the budget cuts.

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    . Can casinos pave the way for Missouri road improvement? (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - State senators looking for ways to fund road improvements turn to the gaming industry to cash in.

    Some say the industry is not reliable enough to support transportation improvements and would prefer the burden fall on sales tax or fuel tax increases.

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    . Controversial Rapper Gets Honor from Missouri's Governor (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - St. Louis Rapper Nelly and his band received a proclamation from Missouri's governor for their work to improve state test scores in his hometown's public schools. However, some state lawmakers criticized the governor for honoring a musician whose lyrics reference explicit sex acts and drug use.=

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    . New program would allow taxing districts to earn more money (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Cities, counties and other local taxing entities would be allowed to pool their money into a statewide program under a program proposed Tuesday by Missouri state Treasurer Nancy Farmer.

    Cities and counties as well as fire, library, sewer and water districts would all be eligible to contribute money to the pool, which would be managed by Farmer's office. Farmer said the idea is that these entities can earn more money from investing together than they can as small, separate interests.

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    . . Bill proposes use of allergy drug (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Basic emergency technicians would be able to administer epinepherin, a drug that reverses the effects of a violent allergic reaction, under a bill proposed by Rep. Barbara Fraser.

    Only certified technicians are allowed to give this drug, although emergency technicians are the first ones to arrive on the scene of an emergency.

    This bill will allow technicians with sufficient training to administer the drug to patients under necessary circumstances.

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    . Organ-Donor Provisions Expanded (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Representative Chuck Graham is sponsoring a bill that would alter several aspects of the organ-donor program.

    A reduction to the minimum age requirement, an increase in the voluntary donation amount, and relocation of the placement of the "organ donor" sticker are all items Graham wishes to change.

    These changes are all partly due to the recent increase to the length of time a driver's license is valid.


    . Gun lawsuit bill headed to the Senate floor (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Senator Peter Kinder's bill that would restrict municipalities and the state from suing gun manufacturers passed the Senate Judiciary Committee without opposition.

    The bill would allow governments to sue for negligent acts or for making defective products, but not for simply designing and selling guns. A similar bill passed the Senate last year but never made it through the House.

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    . Senator John Cauthorn proposes "Covenant Marriage" (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - The Covenant Marriage plan would be an option for couples seeking a marriage license. Couples would have to vouch that they received marriage counseling before the "covenant" would be issued.

    Couples under the "covenant" could not get a divorce until after they have received counseling; and the person seeking the divorce must prove that their spouse has committed adultery, a crime, or abandoned the marriage.

    The Senate Judiciary Committee heard the plan today, but took no action on it.

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    . Moment of silence bills debated in house (02/05/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - All public school children would have to observe a minute of silence in the state's public schools under four House bills up for consideration in the Missouri General Assembly.

    Of the four bills, three state that the moment of silence is religious. The bills mediatation and prayer as "permissable activities."

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    . House committee hears public opinion on mental health parity bill (02/04/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Rep. Vicky Riback Wilson presented her mental health parity bill Monday.

    The bill would include mental health insurance coverage under general health coverage policies, instead of separately, as it exists now.

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    . Republicans propose universities monitor international students (02/04/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Colleges and universities would be required to track international students' enrollment under a Republican anti-terrorism bill currently being drafted.

    The bill would require colleges and universities to inform the proper authorities if an international student was no longer enrolled or failed to pay tuition.

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