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Education
8:10 am
Mon May 6, 2013

Missouri teachers file lawsuit over language in ballot initiative

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Originally published on Fri May 3, 2013 5:57 pm

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.

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Arts and Culture
8:57 am
Tue March 12, 2013

Sinquefield gift aims to continue new-music projects at MU

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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.

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Politics
3:42 pm
Mon December 24, 2012

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

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Politics
1:04 pm
Fri January 27, 2012

Sales tax advocacy group receives huge donation

 

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

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AM Newscasts
12:27 pm
Fri January 27, 2012

Newscast for January 27, 2012

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Claire McCaskill speaking at a health care forum

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

     

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