J.T. | July 31, 2009
Former Cass County Prosecuting Attorney and current Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says the decision protects citizens’ rights to express patriotism.
Last week, Judge Bernhardt Drumm, Jr. dismissed a lawsuit from Robert Stamm Sr. and Robert Stamm Jr. in which the men claimed Judge Kenneth Pratt violated their First Amendment rights by “coercing” them into reciting the Pledge. Upon entering the courtroom, it was typical of Judge Pratt to invite those present to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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J.T. | July 30, 2009
You can now purchase Missouri geological and topographic maps and information about the state’s fossils, rocks and minerals at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ online Missouri Geology Store. www.missourigeologystore.com
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J.T. | July 29, 2009
The Peculiar Board of Alderman voted Tuesday to institute employee furloughs instead of cuts in hourly wages. The policy, which should save the city $161,000 (above the goal of 10%, or $157,000) is effective immediately.
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J.T. | July 28, 2009
The Belton Star-Herald has filed a complaint with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster due to the manner in which the Peculiar Board of Alderman voted for a pay cut for city employees.
During an executive session on July 21 the Board of Alderman discussed the wage issue then entered the public meeting to vote. Alderman Stark made a motion to instruct the City Administrator to reduce salaries of all City Staff by 10% across the board. The motion was seconded by Alderman Antonides and passed by a vote of 6 - 0.
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J.T. | July 28, 2009
The Cass County Commission has been discussing the unfunded mandate handed down by the federal government to improve interoperable communications between fire, police, and emergency services around the metro area. We are deeply concerned that we would fund the Mexican police before addressing this unfunded mandates for our state-side and local officials.
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J.T. | July 27, 2009
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Congressman Ike Skelton (D), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is concerned that President Obama’s task force has failed to meet the 6 month deadline for coming up with the details on how to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center within a year.
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J.T. | July 26, 2009
The City of Harrisonville has received word from Hilty Quarries, Inc., that paving of Route 2 from east of Route 7 in Harrisonville to Route ZZ near La Tour, will begin the week of July 27, 2009.
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J.T. | July 25, 2009
If you notice county roads in disrepair you can reach the Cass County Road & Bridge Department at 816.380.8360.
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J.T. | July 25, 2009
The Cass County Commission has released a chart showing where all property taxes are directed throughout all governments in Cass County.
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J.T. | July 24, 2009
The Cass County Commission recently announced it is testing a new dust control product for county gravel roads. The County has completed the first step and will be spreading the new product over a couple of miles of gravel road.
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