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Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri Lt. Governor's Office
Responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor
Constitutional:
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Preside as President over the Senate, voting in the event of a tie vote.
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Preside as Governor when the Governor is absent from the state or disabled.
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Upon the death, conviction, impeachment or resignation of the Governor, the Lt. Governor shall become governor for the remainder of the term.
Statutory:
Board of Public Buildings (Member)
(Ch. 8.010) – The governor, lt. governor and the attorney general sit on this board. They have control over state property/buildings.
Board of Fund Commissioners (Member)
(Ch. 33.300) – The governor, lt. governor, attorney general, state auditor, state treasurer, and OA commissioner sit on this board. They direct payment of the state debt and manage bonds.
Missouri Development Finance Board (Member)
(Ch. 100.265) – The lt. governor, the directors of the departments of economic development and agriculture, and nine members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate serve on this board. The purpose of this board is to promote economic development in the State and has broad powers regarding loans, bonds, etc. The board is located within the Dept. of Economic Development.
Tourism Commission (Vice-Chair)
(Ch.620.455) – The lt. governor, two senators and two State representatives plus five members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate sit on the Tourism Commission housed in the Dept. of Economic Development. The commission determines all matters relating to the policy and administration of tourism promotion in MO.
Office of Advocacy and Assistance for the Elderly
(Ch 660.620) – This Office is created within the office of the lt. governor. Acts as the “Elderly Advocate” and coordinates activities with the long-term care ombudsman program, does investigations into complaints from the elderly, and coordinates with the division of aging. (This Office was created by referendum, Prop. C, Nov. 3, 1992)
Missouri Housing Development Commission (member)
(Ch. 215.020) – The governor, lt. governor, state treasurer, attorney general and six member appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate comprise this commission. MHDC is assigned to the Dept. of Economic Development (Ch 620.010.18) they have a budget of $3.5 million in the MO Housing Trust Fund. These monies are spent by the Commission on homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing assistance, and home repairs for low-income homeowners, the development of low-income housing, and rental assistance for low-income people.
Rural Economic Development Council (member)
(Ch. 620.155) The lt. governor, directors of the departments of agriculture and economic development, the director of the extension division of the University of MO, one Senator and one House member sit on this council. It is under the Dept. of Economic Development. The purpose of this Council is to promote economic development in rural areas. The statute creating the council sunsets on June 30, 2010.
Parents As Teachers Program
(Ch. 178.695) The lt. governor shall act as an advisor to DESE for all such programs.
Advisor to DESE on Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Program allows low-income stay-at home parents to receive payments for staying home with their children. If these parents participate in the PAT program, they can receive a higher amount of money from the Early Childhood funding.
Commission for the Missouri Senior Rx Program (Chair)
(Ch. 208.553) – 15 member commission including the lieutenant governor, in his or her capacity as advocate for the elderly.
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health (Member)
The Council promotes physical fitness and health throughout the state by implementing programs, fostering communication and cooperation and developing statewide support that will help the citizens of Missouri develop and maintain healthier lifestyles for an improved quality of life.
Missouri Community Service Commission (Chair)
The Commission’s mission is to build stronger communities by fostering an ethic of service in all Missourians through empowering communities and citizens from all walks of life to address educational, public safety, human and environmental needs through volunteer service programs; supporting those programs that demonstrate a lasting impact on communities, and; instilling in participants a sense of community and civic responsibility while nurturing personal development and self-esteem.
Personal Independence Commission (Co-Chair)
The Commission examines existing programs and services, provides community based treatment, facilitates communication and collaboration between state agencies Health and Community based services and consumer directed care.
Second State Capitol Commission (Member)
The commission evaluates and recommends courses of action on the restoration and preservation of the capitol, the preservation of historical significance of the capitol and the history of the capitol, and ensures accessibility to the capitol for physically disabled persons.
Special Health, Psychological, and Social Needs of Minority Older Individuals Commission (Member)
The Commission studies certain needs of the state’s minority older individuals and makes recommendations for program improvements and services to the governor and key legislators.
Statewide Safety Steering Committee (Member)
Veterans Benefits Awareness Task Force (Chair)
Troop G Announces Results Of Special Enforcement Operation
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793
News Release
For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-03152
March 11, 2015
EMPHASIS: Troop G Announces Results Of Special Enforcement Operation
Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:
A total of 34 citations and 26 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Wright County on March 6, 2015. The designated highways for this operation were U.S. Highway 60 and Missouri Highway 5. Totals from this operation include:
21 -- speed citations
6 -- seat belt citations
2 -- child restraint citations
2 -- other hazardous moving violation citations
1 -- non-moving citation
2 -- uninsured motorist citations
Captain Inman says, "Hazardous moving violation operations are one tool the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri's motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and always be a courteous driver."
In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
City of Kansas City
Twelve roadway shootings are now linked, and reward increases to $10,000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:
April 11, 2014 KCPD Media Unit
816-234-5170
Twelve roadway shootings are now linked, and reward increases to $10,000
Police have now positively linked 12 shooting incidents that have taken place recently on roadways around the metropolitan area. No new similar shootings have taken place since April 6.
Additionally, the reward for information leading to an arrest in the incidents has increased to up to $10,000, thanks to additional funds from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The number of reports of recent roadway shootings continues to fluctuate as police investigate additional incidents and rule out others. Police announced Monday a pattern in which cars have been fired at on area highways and roads. The majority were in Kansas City, but others took place in Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit and Leawood. Three people have been hit with bullets, and their injuries were not life-threatening.
Investigators are not releasing any suspect or suspect vehicle information because they do not want to provide misinformation, nor do they want the public to focus too closely on a specific type of vehicle or person. Investigators do not want to rule out any possibilities.
Officers are increasing their presence in the areas of the shootings. Motorists should remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity by calling 911. The sooner police are notified, the higher the probability they can apprehend the suspect(s).
Kansas City Police are very appreciative of the assistance from their partners from other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
But with all the investigative manpower and technology being used, tips from the public remain one of the best resources in solving these crimes. The aforementioned reward of up to $10,000 now is available for information leading to an arrest in this case, thanks to the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers, FBI and ATF. Anyone with information should call 816-474-TIPS (8477). Tips also may be submitted electronically atwww.KCcrimestoppers.com, or by texting TIP452 and your information to 274637 (CRIMES). All information is anonymous.
City of St. Louis
City of St. Louis Expands Neighborhood Alliance to Reduce Crime
Better Family Life to Help Deliver Direct Resources
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Published: 03-19-2015
The City of St. Louis is increasing funding to Better Family Life to deliver targeted resources to neighborhoods with the greatest amount of crime. The Neighborhood Alliance outreach model connects families and households to more than 65 different resource providers to help stabilize individuals and families, and in turn, neighborhoods.
At Mayor Francis Slay's direction, the City has approved a $30,000 increase from Prop S funding, allotting a total of $55,000 for Better Family Life [www.betterfamilylife.org] to expand the Neighborhood Alliance Model, a neighborhood-centered program designed to provide residents with direct access to resource providers that are able to address the immediate needs of each member of the household, such as: Employment, education, mentoring, utility assistance, drug treatment, mental health, legal assistance, and access to food and prenatal care.
"This is another arm of our hot spot initiative," said Mayor Slay. "First, we add officers to address increasing crime in the neighborhoods that need it most. Then, we follow up with a barrage of other City services, such as board-up, refuse, and forestry crews. The partnership we've developed with Better Family Life will now add another layer of support to the families in these specific neighborhoods."
"I put the integrity of the St. Louis City Police Department behind the Neighborhood Alliance outreach model," said Chief Sam Dotson, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. "The issues we face in our more challenged neighborhoods begin in families, then, impact the neighborhood. Through aggressive outreach, resource delivery, and case management, we can improve public safety and make St. Louis a better place to live, work and play."
Active in portions of three of the City's more challenged neighborhoods, this innovative model has shown early signs of success in improving the quality of life and reducing crime. Better Family Life has spent two years targeting the most dangerous blocks of three specific neighborhoods as part of the Neighborhood Alliance model pilot program: Penrose, Hamilton Heights, and Academy. Each of the specific portions within these neighborhoods have seen promising decreases in gun crimes since Better Family Life started its outreach:
- Penrose experienced a 31% decrease in gun crimes and a 44% drop in homicides;
- Hamilton Heights saw a 35% decrease in gun crimes and a 25% drop in homicides;
- Academy had a 30% decrease in gun crimes and a 50% drop in homicides.
"Police can arrest the troublemakers and make neighborhoods safer by getting them off the streets, but our goal is to prevent those people from causing trouble in the first place and then to help get the people who are back on the right track when they return to their neighborhoods," said James Clark, vice-president, community outreach, Better Family Life. "We're proving that a sustained neighborhood presence that includes resource delivery helps confront the root causes of crime and violence in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area."
Better Family Life and the SLMPD will work together to identify neighborhoods most in need of these specific resources. Trained outreach workers and case managers then provide the necessary follow-up to ensure that key services are delivered and that individuals are taking advantage of the resources offered.
City of Springfield
Posted on: January 22, 2015
You're invited! Press conference for 2015 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival on Monday
MEDIA ALERT
WHO: The City of Springfield and Birthplace of Route 66 Festival partners
WHAT: Announcement of the featured attractions of the 2015 festival.
WHEN: 2 p.m.., Monday, Feb. 9.
WHERE: Historic Gillioz Theatre.
WHY: The annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival has grown into a three-day event that has something for everyone. Come learn more about the concerts and other activities that range from a 6.6K run to a drive-in movie to a vintage car and motorcycle show.
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For more information, please contact Cora Scott, City of Springfield director of Public Information & Civic Engagement, at 417-864-1009 or cscott@springfieldmo.gov.
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