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Make Spirits Bright With This Holiday Gift Guide
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Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
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Sen. Chuck Graham takes time to talk to visiting students between sessions on April 27.

Ability, not disability

Greg Salzer
April 26, 2005
Activists padlocked the doors to the House Chamber and ran a chain through their wheelchairs to block a hallway as a protest of Gov. Matt Blunt´s signing a legislation cutting Medicaid eligibility and eliminating programs. John Loyd, a Show Me ADAPT activist, has a hunters orange sticker with a bullseye on his forehead.

Activists lock House

Greg Salzer
April 26, 2005
Rally on the steps of the capitol brings people with disabilities and their families together from across the state.

Activists coverage on Capitol

Greg Salzer
April 26, 2005
Gov. Matt Blunt answers questions at a press conference held to discuss reform measures signed on April 26.

Blunt signs Medicaid reform

Greg Salzer
April 26, 2005
Greg Salzer - State News Editor

Southern must work to involve students in leadership, academics

Greg Salzer
April 20, 2005

Mental Health Day brings resources

Greg Salzer
April 19, 2005

ASUM: ensure the future-invest in knowledge

Greg Salzer
April 19, 2005
the Joplin Chamber of Commerce Leadership hosted Joplin Day with a Sweet Treat reception for lawmakers, captial staff and passers-by. In the foreground, Cini-Minis from event co-sponsors General Mills of Joplin await the rush.

Joplin Area Chamber hosts Sweet Treats Buffet

Greg Salzer
April 19, 2005
Animal control officer Pam Paxton cradles Poohder, a Yorkie.

State holds nationwide puppy mills, breeders title

Greg Salzer
April 16, 2005

End of life bills get Senate Judiciary hearing

Greg Salzer
April 12, 2005
Missouri Southern alumni Betsy Saul developed Petfinder.com, a Web site devoted to helping people find a pet from humane societies nationwide.

Support dogs enhance life, promote independence

Greg Salzer
April 12, 2005
A statue of Thomas Jeefferson looks out over the future of hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. The vehicles were on display at the capitol on April 5, 2005.

Vehicle caravanacross Missourifor environment

Greg Salzer
April 6, 2005

Bill proposes higher ed change

Greg Salzer
April 5, 2005

Clergy oppose elimination of $500 gambling loss limit

Greg Salzer
April 5, 2005
Student advocates for her children

Student advocates for her children

Greg Salzer
March 10, 2005
Rona Brumback, senior psychology major, holds her clipboard and pictures of her children close as she waits for and opportunity to talk to state legislators on March 9. Brumback´s children, Amber and Caden, have both been diagnosed with Asperger´s Syndrome, an Autistic Spectrum disorder.

Student advocates for her children

Greg Salzer
March 10, 2005
Student advocates for her children

Student advocates for her children

Greg Salzer
March 10, 2005
Rep. sherman Parker (R-St. Charles), left, Michael Lenza, University of Missouri-Columbia sociology professor, center, and Rita Linhardt discuss the implementation of the death penalty in Missouri at a press conference March 9. Parker is sponsor of legislation to impose a moratorium on all executions until Jan. 1 2009.

As execution looms, moratorium sought for study

Greg Salzer
March 10, 2005
As execution looms, moratorium sought for study

As execution looms, moratorium sought for study

Greg Salzer
March 10, 2005
Overhead view of a lane closure on east bound I-44 from an overpass between Joplin and Springfield on March 2.

New designer crime posed for safer Missouri highways

Greg Salzer
March 2, 2005
Rep. Jon Avery (R-Crestwood) addresses reporters at a press conference his first day back. Other representatives were on hand to provide Avery moral support and welcome him home.

From Iraq to capital, overnight

Greg Salzer
March 2, 2005

Drug abuse budget going cold turkey

Greg Salzer
March 2, 2005

DMH presentations continue in House

Greg Salzer
February 23, 2005
Sen. Kevin Engler (R-Farmington), left, and Phaera Marriot outside the Senate hearing room after presenting Senate Bill 194. Marriot, a Mother´s Against Drunk Driving Victims Advocate, was paralyzed after being hit by a drunk driver.

Victim advocate testifies

Greg Salzer
February 23, 2005
Sen. John Louden - R-St. Louis County

Consent law in Senate hearing

Greg Salzer
February 23, 2005
Rep. Kevin Wilson (R-Neosho) on right and university President Julio León at left catch up in hallway oustide the House hearing romom after León´s presentation on Tuesday. Funding allocations for Southern are expected to remain stable.

House commmittee hears from León

Greg Salzer
February 9, 2005

Voter registration a security concern

Greg Salzer
February 9, 2005
Rep. Rachel Storch (D-St. Louis) calls for Rep. Jane Cunningham to resign her position as House Education Committee Chair.

Rep. Storch says committee chair should resign

Greg Salzer
February 9, 2005
Sen. Matt Bartle - R-Jackson County

Human cloning debate in Senate

Greg Salzer
February 2, 2005

Reform heads to campaign committee financing groups

Greg Salzer
February 2, 2005

Experts testify on behalf of, against proposed ban

Greg Salzer
February 2, 2005

Senator poses RIF for house

Greg Salzer
February 2, 2005

Proposed budget cuts Southern’s funding

Greg Salzer
February 2, 2005

Researchers oppose therapeutic cloning ban, support reproductive ban

Greg Salzer
February 2, 2005
Gov. Matt Blunt looks on as Sen. Gary Nodler (R-Joplin) addresses reporters at a press conference at Joplin City Hall on Jan. 28. Nodler, law enforcement officers and local representatives of Missouri´s General Assembly were on hand as a sign of support for Blunt´s legislative agenda.

Blunt talks about meth in Joplin

Greg Salzer
January 26, 2005

Republican proposes tax on adult business

Greg Salzer
January 26, 2005
Warren Erdman accepts Gov. Matt blunt´s appointment as co-chair of the newly formed 2005 State government Review Committee. Blunt formed the committee by eecutive order to addresss ways government can be reorganized to improve efficiency.

Governor declares creation of state review commission

Greg Salzer
January 26, 2005
Sen. Gary Nodler (R. Jasper)

Sister institutions seek name change

Greg Salzer
January 19, 2005
Sen. chuck Graham (D-Columbia), member of the Senate Education Commitee, questions SMSU´s request.

SMS name change prompts debate

Greg Salzer
January 19, 2005

State News Briefs

Greg Salzer
January 19, 2005
U.S. Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) talks to reporters before the start of the inaugural parade. Bond served as the parade´s grand marshal.

Inaugural day focuses on change

Greg Salzer
January 19, 2005
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