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Friday, May 24, 2013  Boone County treasurer Nicole Galloway recommended the new policy, which includes the primary objectives of legality, safety, liquidity and yield.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri Senate's budget-writing panel has cut funding from a proposed state budget to stop new driver's licenses procedures.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation to renew a tax break for investors in businesses located in low-income areas.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Federal funds will pay for renovations to the East Building's infrastructure, totaling $38.4 million.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Friday, March 08, 2013  Missouri officials are considering using $1.7 million to renovate a Highway Patrol swimming pool for water rescue training.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The legislation needs one more affirmative vote before moving to the House.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  One California, Missouri man speaks about how it will affect his livelihood

Thursday, January 10, 2013  In a news release, officials with MoDOT said the city will get $274,200 in federal transportation enhancement funds for the McKinsey Street Sidewalk Improvements project.

Monday, September 17, 2012  She did not put pre-need funeral funds in a trust or joint account

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking projects to be funded with federal Safe Routes to School funds.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  A Missouri prison inmate ran a scheme from his prison cell that resulted in the Internal Revenue Service issuing nearly $55,000 in refunds.

Monday, June 18, 2012  The resignation of an assistant superintendent has allegations of bias and corruption are being tossed around.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  Missouri lawmakers are considering a new way to help pay for construction on college campuses.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Obama to spell out plan to target universities that don't control rising tuition costs