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Jan 29, 2009

Legislature rejects pay increases

The Missouri Senate rejected a plan that could have boosted the pay for judges and elected officials, a move that effectively kills the recommendation. The Missouri Citizens’ Commission on Compensation approved a proposal in late 2008 stipulating a raise for most judges and elected officials if state employees also receive a salary increase. The commission […]

Jan 9, 2009

Second Injury Fund looks for help

Missouri’s Second Injury Fund, a program to compensate previously injured people who incur new injuries on the job, didn’t get much attention during last year’s contentious election season. But that’s likely to change soon. Missouri Department of Labor Director Todd Smith said the program is expected to run out of cash by May or June. […]

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