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Tax breaks benefit small-business owners

As regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I travel throughout Missouri, Iowa, Kansas…

Tips for winning government contracts

Can you imagine your small business providing that key product or service to the U.S.…

Bond, levy to address increasing enrollments

Members of the Columbia Public School District Board of Education voted unanimously to place both…

EEZ creates unease over city’s growth

Blight … enhanced enterprise zones … 50 percent property tax abatement … eminent domain ……

Audits recognize CPS’ fiscal responsibility

Developing a budget requires focusing on organizational vision and prioritizing resources. Managing a budget requires…

New year brings new service initiatives

In my October 2011 budget message, I outlined areas of service improvements that the City…

Time to push the pedal for motor fuel tax?

So, what did you pay for a gallon of gas today? Was it $2.99 ……

Columbia Airport: Time to throttle up

Many of us were surprised a few weeks ago when Mayor Bob McDavid blew the…

Boone County’s growing transportation network

There are approximately 840 miles of roads that Boone County must maintain. This daunting task,…

SEC a big score for ‘Heart of America’

Sharing its border with eight other states, Missouri is incontestably the “Heart of America.” Depending…

Funding Extracurricular Activities

Research draws a clear link between engagement outside the classroom and improved student achievement. Recent…

Home Rule passage: Finishing Robb’s Work for Boone County

Boone County Presiding Commissioner Ed Robb was an honorable gentleman who passed away less than…