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The Rev. Martin Hardin watches a rebroadcast of the inauguration of President Barack Obama last night while attending the “Tatters to Tuxedos” ball sponsored by Democracy for Missouri and the Boone County Democrats at the Blue Note club in downtown Columbia.
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Deal avoids cuts at MU
By JENNA YOUNGS
of the Tribune’s staff
In exchange for a promise by Missouri colleges and universities not to raise tuition, Gov. Jay Nixon will not propose any cuts to state appropriations when he presents his fiscal year 2010 budget plans next week, the governor said this morning.
Local Obama ball draws all kinds
By JANESE HEAVIN
of the Tribune’s staff
Some came in ball gowns and others wore faded blue jeans, but no one seemed to notice either way - those in formal attire ate jerk chicken with their fingers, and those in casual wear danced to ballroom music anyway.
Jobs report shows area taking a hit
By JORDAN RAUBOLT
of the Tribune’s staff
Unemployment will continue to rise throughout most of the county in 2009, according to a recent report, but job losses in Columbia are projected to be minimal.
City jockeys for stimulus portion
By SARA SEMELKA
of the Tribune’s staff
As a new administration takes the national reins in Washington, D.C., a top priority is economic recovery, and Columbia is looking to capture a portion of the $500 billion to $800 billion stimulus package that the federal government will likely grant to communities to inject life into a stagnant economy.
Robison joins race for council
By SARA SEMELKA
of the Tribune’s staff
Though Rod Robison grew up in De Soto exploring nature in the Boy Scouts with childhood friend Jay Nixon, he never had the political aspirations of his boyhood pal until now.
Senators clarify on higher ed
By TERRY GANEY
of the Tribune’s staff
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.
Lawmakers tinker with gaming revenue
By JANESE HEAVIN
of the Tribune’s staff
JEFFERSON CITY - State lawmakers are already considering how to tweak the language of a gaming initiative approved by voters in November in a way that would still provide funding to schools without altering the state’s complex education funding formula.
Race for school board features nine candidates
By JONATHON BRADEN
of the Tribune’s staff
A lawyer and a volunteering mom have entered the Columbia Board of Education race, making it one of the most competitive races in school board history.
Towns, schools on ballot
By JODIE JACKSON JR.
of the Tribune’s staff
Northern Boone County voters will have a full ballot in the April municipal and school board elections. Candidates had until 5 p.m. yesterday to file for office.
County doles out
road tax revenue
By JODIE JACKSON JR.
of the Tribune’s staff
The Boone County Commission yesterday awarded more than $705,000 in revenue sharing contracts with 10 entities and municipalities for road projects.
City settles lawsuit with cable company
The Columbia City Council last night voted to settle a lawsuit with Charter Communications over franchise fees for $12,636.
County fair board elects new officers
Harold Cunningham of Sturgeon is the new president of the Boone County Fair Board.
Twenty seized dogs ready for adoption
The Central Missouri Humane Society has been granted custody of 20 dogs formerly owned by Darion Dewayne Juniel, a Fulton man awaiting trial for animal abuse charges in Boone County Associate Circuit Court.
Released brake sends
semi into back of car
A Columbia woman was treated at University Hospital and released yesterday after the vehicle she was riding in was struck from behind by a semitrailer pulling a truck in north Columbia.
