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Governor praises Forsee, considers curator vacancies

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon said today he was impressed with University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee and indicated a willingness to reappoint Don Walsworth to the UM Board of Curators since Walsworth played a role in Forsees recruitment. ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  22 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Jay Nixon,  U.S. Democratic Party

Senators clarify on higher ed; Legislators back off talk of restructuring.

JEFFERSON CITY - Two state Senate leaders used a 12-minute telephone conference call yesterday to reassure public college presidents that they had no grand plans to restructure the governance of higher education in the state. Senate Appropriations ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  21 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Gary Nodler

IN PERSPECTIVES Governing universities

What did Senate leaders mean when they said Missouris higher education system was disorganized? Reach Terry Ganey at (573) 815-1708 or tganey@columbiatribune.com. JEFFERSON CITY - Rumblings from two powerful state senators about the need for more state ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  18 Jan 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Robert Stein,  Gary Nodler,  U.S. Republican Party,  Matt Blunt

MOSERS loss in Madoff scam put at $3.5 million

The Missouri State Employees Retirement System lost an estimated $3.5 million when a portion of its invested assets ended up with Bernie Madoff, a New York financier accused of masterminding a $50 billion Ponzi scheme. The loss was made public ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  17 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Bernard Madoff,  U.S. Democratic Party

Jay Nixon sworn in as Missouri governor

Missouri Gov.-elect Jay Nixon and his wife, Georgeann, wave to the crowd Monday during the inaugural parade in Jefferson City. JEFFERSON CITY Jeremiah Jay Nixon became the states 55th governor Monday and said that although Missourians face an ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  12 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Jay Nixon,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Matt Blunt,  Bob Holden

MU, city officials count blessings from Bond era

U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., in 2005 announces federal funding of $3.72 million for a National Plant Genetics and Security Center at the University of Missouri. Bond previously secured about $7.5 million for the $35 million center, which will be ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  11 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Kit Bond,  U.S. Senate,  George W. Bush,  U.S. Congress,  Citizens Against Government Waste

Maneuvers to fill Senate seat begin

Secretary of State Robin Carnahans name emerged today as the strongest possible Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Missouri in the wake of Sen. Kit Bonds announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2010. A political scientist and a ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  8 Jan 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Congress,  Roy Blunt

Exiting lawmaker claims state post early

State Rep. Neal St. Onge never gave up his House seat while simultaneously claiming he was appointed to a $60,000 state job as inspector general of transportation. The Missouri Constitution, Article 3, Section 12, mandates that no person shall hold the ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  7 Jan 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Bill Stouffer

Inefficiencies cost billions; Feds overlook audit tips, McCaskill says.

The federal government could save nearly $26 billion if its agencies implemented efficiency recommendations made by inspectors general over the past eight years, according to a report released today by the office of U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  6 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  US Department of Defense,  White House,  Claire McCaskill,  George W. Bush

Hulshof praised as curtain falls; Outgoing politico mum since defeat.

Kenny Hulshof greets supporters in Columbia after winning the Republican nomination for governor in the August primary. Since the six-term House veteran lost in the November election to Democrat Jay Nixon, he has declined to speak with reporters. Two ...

From TERRY GANEY, Columbia Tribune,  3 Jan 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Kenny Hulshof,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Jay Nixon,  Jo Ann Emerson

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