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MissouriJEFFERSON CITYAnalysis: Energy savings could cost on Mo. bills
Some Missouri residents and businesses soon could see a new charge on their electric bills - a fee for using less energy.Though it might seem illogical, the new energy efficiency charge has support from utilities, most lawmakers, the governor, environmentalists and even the state's official utility consumer advocate. The charge covers the cost of utilities' efforts to promote energy efficiency and cut power use.
JEFFERSON CITYMissed revenue forecasts pose more woes for states
With its IOUs and plans to close state offices three days a month, California gets all the attention as lawmakers fight to write a budget set off balance by a $26.3 billion deficit.But the dozens of states that made spending cuts, tapped into reserves or relied on federal stimulus funds to patch together budgets that took effect this past week are hardly free from worry. Many of those spending plans are based on tax revenue projections that have been wrong throughout the recession - and may be unreliable again.
SEDALIASnake Lady shares loves of reptiles for 25 years
Lots of children - some now adults - have met Connie Koch as she gave educational programs over the years. Many don't remember her name, but they remember who she is: the Snake Lady."That's great, because I made an impression on some people and chances are I taught them something about reptiles and their worth in our world," she said.
ST LOUISArchbishop Carlson reflects on sex abuse mistakes
St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlsen says mistakes he made in the 1980s when he investigated a man who emerged as one of the country's most notorious pedophile priests have shaped the way he deals with sexual abuse cases.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Saturday that the results of its review of several hundred internal church documents and transcripts of testimony showing Carlson's involvement in the case of defrocked priest Thomas Adamson.
JOPLINTribal casinos boost Oklahoma revenue
Oklahoma state revenue from casinos operated by American Indian tribes increased by nearly 30 percent in fiscal year 2009, in part because of the opening of a large new casino, according to figures provided by the Oklahoma Office of State Finance.Revenue from tribal gaming activity rose to $105.6 million in the 2009 fiscal year. The fiscal year 2008 total was $81.4 million, state finance officials said.
KANSAS CITYCallaspo drives in 3 as Royals beat White Sox 6-4
Alberto Callaspo dressed quickly and raced out of the ballpark to meet his wife at the airport.Perhaps the error-prone second baseman couldn't wait to tell her the Kansas City fans weren't so mad at him any more. His two hits and three RBIs enabled the Royals to double their run total of the four previous games combined and beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Saturday.
ST JOSEPHLarge Mo. family adopts special-needs children
Large, unexpected families have dominated the news, thanks to the success of the reality show "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" and the constant press coverage of the "Octo-Mom." Most of the focus seems to be on the pressure.But one large St. Joseph family is focusing on the love and warmth of a bigger family.
KANSAS CITYRiding the bus twice a life-saver for KC man
The last time James Jones had ridden the Liberty Express Metro bus, he was whisked away by paramedics.Jones stepped back on the bus recently, two weeks later, carrying a box of doughnuts to thank the people inside for helping save his life.
SPRINGFIELDSpringfield mayor asks citizens to help out
Mayor Jim O'Neil is calling on the citizens of Springfield to lend the city a helping hand.With the city facing a $10.9 million budget cut for the 2010 fiscal year, O'Neil is asking citizens to volunteer some time to city departments in hopes of compensating for budget cuts and hiring freezes.
KANSAS CITYDanks dominates Royals in Chicago's 5-0 win
If Zack Greinke never sees Scott Podsednik or A.J. Pierzynski again, it'll be too soon."Podsednik and Pierzynski, I just can't get those two out," Greinke lamented Friday night after the two Chicago sluggers had three hits apiece in a 5-0 victory over the offensively challenged Kansas City Royals.
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