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Missouri Officials Discuss the Future of Education

Written by Emma Fischer and Anna Furney • February 28, 2022

On Feb. 17, Missouri Governor Mike Parson visited the University of Central Missouri campus to engage in a roundtable discussion with various state and school officials across Missouri to examine the...

TRIO to Use CARES ACT Funding

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor • April 27, 2021

Emergency Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding will be used to help support the TRIO-Student Support Services program at the University of Central Missouri. The program,...

Mo. Senate endorses university funding legislation

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 19, 2014

By JORDAN SHAPIRO (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Senators endorsed legislation Tuesday that would institute performance-based funding for the state's four-year universities, but only in years...

Mo. gov. to propose more school money

Written by Muleskinner Staff • January 21, 2014

By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon was expected to propose a significant funding increase for Missouri's public schools when he outlines his budget and policy priorities Tuesday...

Nixon recommends hospital renovation for classes

Written by Muleskinner Staff • January 21, 2014

By JORDAN SHAPIRO (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is asking the Legislature for $10 million for Lincoln University to acquire and renovate a soon-to-be vacant hospital in Jefferson...

MoDOT: More money needed to keep up with demands

Written by Muleskinner Staff • November 8, 2013

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A gap exists between the transportation system that Missourians demand and the one the state can provide with current funds, a report released Thursday...

Nixon seeks full funding for public schools

Written by Muleskinner Staff • October 24, 2013

By CHRIS BLANK (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he wants to provide full funding for public schools by the time he leaves office in January 2017 — a goal that would require...

Gov. Nixon proposes more higher education funding

Written by Muleskinner Staff • October 22, 2013

By CHRIS BLANK (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said Monday he will propose a significant funding boost next year for colleges and universities and new resources for financial aid...