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NewsApril 1, 2009
'Tea party' protesters to gather at Capaha Park on April 15Discontent with the federal government's role in business and other aspects of life will bring a group of "Tea Party" protesters to Capaha Park on April 15. Tom Young of Jackson, who is organizing the event, said that while the action is inspired by similar protest...NewsApril 1, 2009
Deadline nearing for municipal election candidates to fill out questionnairesTuesday is municipal election day across Missouri, and the Southeast Missourian will be offering voters a new feature coming Thursday with the web publication of candidate questionnaires designed to give greater coverage to the smaller towns and special purpose dis...NewsMarch 29, 2009
Economy hits Missouri's public pension fundsJust as a falling stock market erodes the value of individual retirement accounts, Missouri's public pension programs are also suffering. But unlike IRAs or 401(k) plans, public pensions promise fixed payouts. When investment values fall, the difference must be mad...NewsMarch 28, 2009
Cape city council considers raising salaries, water and sewer rates to ease straining budgetCape Girardeau's city budget, plagued by falling tax revenue and a shrinking operating surplus, can make it through the coming year with accounting changes but needs long-term solutions, the city council was told Friday during its annual retreat. Overall, the budge...NewsMarch 27, 2009
Cape Girardeau receives stimulus grant to support weatherizationCity leaders in Cape Girardeau will have an opportunity for some creative thinking when it comes to energy efficiency thanks to grant money from the federal economic stimulus program. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Cape Girardeau is in li...NewsMarch 27, 2009
AmerenUE gas prices drop 25 percentAmerenUE natural gas customers will begin enjoying a 25 percent rate cut next week because fuel prices fell further and faster than expected over the winter. Beginning Wednesday, the 125,000 Missourians who purchase their gas from Ameren -- including residents of C...
NewsMarch 25, 2009
Two to share chief of staff title for Rep. Jo Ann EmersonThe duties performed by longtime congressional aide Lloyd Smith will be divided between staff leaders in Washington, D.C., and Cape Girardeau, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson said Tuesday. Josh Haynes, in-state director for Emerson, and Jeff Connor, administrative assista...NewsMarch 25, 2009
Purcell vows to restore Cape Girardeau's Ponder House in wake of fire damageA published notice giving Cape Girardeau County Commissioner Jay Purcell 30 days to complete repairs to the Ponder House following a February fire isn't a sign of impatience, Cape Girardeau housing assistance coordinator Steve Williams said Tuesday...NewsMarch 22, 2009
Missouri ranks 8th in number of government entitiesMissouri has a lot of government entities, something voters will catch a glimpse of April 7 when they elect governing boards for cities, school districts, road districts, county hospitals and fire districts. In total, the state has 3,723 government units ranging fr...NewsMarch 20, 2009
Cape Girardeau lawyer named to State Board of EducationGov. Jay Nixon on Thursday appointed Cape Girardeau lawyer Michael Ponder to the State Board of Education. Ponder, 45, is a partner with Cook, Barkett, Maguire and Ponder LLC in Cape Girardeau. Ponder was appointed to an eight-year term that will end March 17, 2017...Advertisement
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