Jim Grebing
NewsMarch 19, 1995
GUARDING THE GOVERNORTom Taylor, left, discussed plans with Governor Mel Carnahan on a Friday afternoon about next weeks travel plans. A .44 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver that Governor Crittenden kept in his desk draw for protection from the James Gang. JEFFERSON CITY -- Tom Taylor p...NewsFebruary 26, 1995
NEW ROUTE K INTERCHANGE WORK GETS UNDER WAYGrowing traffic congestion at the Route K/I-55 interchange should be dealt with during 1995 when the bridge over the interstate is replaced. A contract for the project let in January will reconstruct the bridge to seven lanes. There will be two traffic lanes in eac...NewsFebruary 26, 1995
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN REGION FOCUS ON PARTNERSHIPSEfforts to recruit new industry in the area focus heavily on partnerships between various agencies and reliance on a two-year-old organization known as the Cape Girardeau Area Industrial Recruitment Association. The association was formed after nearly a year of mee...NewsFebruary 26, 1995
SALES TAX COLLECTION ON GROWA combination of Cape Girardeau's growing role as a regional center, ongoing commercial development and a strong economy are bringing bountiful sales tax returns to the county and the cities of Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Sales taxes make up a large part of the bud...NewsFebruary 26, 1995
HOME INFUSION INDUSTRY PROMPTS MAJOR CHANGESHome infusion, a process in which IV drug therapy previously administered only in a hospital setting is now being done at home, is a rapidly growing area health-care practice that reduces the time many patients spend in the hospital. There are two companies in Cape...NewsFebruary 26, 1995
EMERSON SAYS HE'LL CAREFULLY CONSIDER DEBATE ON TERM LIMITSWASHINGTON -- One provision in the Republican Contract With America that U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson is not especially sold on is a call for term limits for members of Congress. But the Cape Girardeau Republican said he looks forward to hearing the debate when it gets t...NewsFebruary 26, 1995
DOWNTOWNS OF NEARBY COMMUNITIES THRIVEIn an era when downtown areas are struggling, the downtowns of nearby communities are thriving. Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Perryville all have thriving downtown areas with bright futures. But had it not been for some special attention city officials made over the ...NewsFebruary 25, 1995
EMERSON PREDICTS CONTINUED MOVEMENT ON GOP CONTRACTU.S. Rep. Bill Emerson predicted Friday that House Republicans would fulfill their promise to act on all parts of the Contract With America during the first 100 days of Congress. "We will stay on the timetable; we will complete the contract on time, in my opinion, ...NewsFebruary 24, 1995
VOTERS TO DECIDE AMENDMENT APRIL 4When voters go to the polls April 4 for annual municipal and school elections across Missouri, they also will vote on an amendment to the state constitution. The amendment was placed on the ballot following quick legislative action earlier this year in response to ...NewsFebruary 24, 1995
SENATE PANEL VOTES OUT RISK ASSESSMENT MEASUREA risk assessment bill, which would require the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to calculate how much environmental regulations would cost to implement, has been voted out of the Senate Commerce and Environment Committee. Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardea...Advertisement
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