NewsBook: Missouri Government News for Week of June 3, 2002

 

. Missouri still looking out for terrorism (06/06/02)
JEFFERSON CITY - Nine months after being named Special Security Advisor, Tim Daniels is still keeping busy protecting Missouri from terrorists.

His office receives information from the FBI about threats.

Daniels says that the State Highway Patrol was taken out of state buildings and replaced with private security agents because it was a "smart decision." He says that it is cheaper and just as effective.

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    . Holden Forms Statewide Youth Cabinet (06/06/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Govenor Holden announced at the University of Missouri in Columbia that a Youth Cabinet was forming.

    The plan is to involve youths statewide to help in decision making.

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    . Senators want to change floor plan at cost of taxpayers (06/06/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - After a million dollar renovation project to the Senate chambers, some senators want the floor rearranged.

    This project will cost about $150,000. A senate panel will have the final say.

    . Ride 4 America Trots Through Jefferson City (06/04/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - A group of men on horseback trying to make a difference stopped at the capitol today. They left Oklahoma City on April 19, and plan on reaching New York City on September 11, 2002.

    Along their way, they plan to gather funds for children of victims of terrorist attacks. Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell presented the group with a proclomation.

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