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Missouri teachers file lawsuit over language in ballot initiative

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:10:55 +0000

A group of educators is suing the state of Missouri over a proposed constitutional amendment requiring tenure for public school teachers be based on performance, not seniority.

In a press release issued Friday, the four plaintiffs in the suit say school districts would be allowed to fire or cut the pay of teachers and administrators without cause or due process, and that the ballot language should be rewritten to reflect that. They also say the initiative will be more expensive than its backers h

Sinquefield gift aims to continue new-music projects at MU

Sam Hustis — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:57:43 +0000

A Missouri couple has given $1.4 Million to the University of Missouri to continue new-music programs at the university. Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, of Westphalia, Missouri, have given the gift to continue to expand the Mizzou New Music Initiative and the Creating Original Music Project at MU. MU Chancellor Brady Deaton announced the gift at the annual MU Chancellor’s Concert Monday night.

Santa comes early for some politicos, with end-of-year donations

Chris McDaniel and Beyond November — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:42:35 +0000

Sales tax advocacy group receives huge donation

Associated Press — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:04:00 +0000

A group pushing to replace Missouri's income tax with a broader sales tax says it's received a million-dollar contribution.

Newscast for January 27, 2012

Janet Saidi — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:27:23 +0000

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

Missouri Senate passes legislation that increases the information government agencies must put online
Claire McCaskill announces her $5 million re-election war chest
Missouri State Treasurer announces a new financial assistance package for beginning farmers