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Triggering Talk for Guns on Campus

The Missouri Senate has yet to debate the college campus conceal and carry bill, but it has students talking. Mizzou College Republicans and Democrats co-sponsored a forum. 
It started off with two University of Missouri professors presenting existing research done on carrying concealed guns. They weren't trying to spark debate, but say they wanted to educate students and faculty members. Afterwards the panel answered questions. Click here to read the entire story.

Missouri Surges for Efficiency

A study shows Missouri improved energy efficiency in the past year. Missouri ranks 6th in the nation for the least-expensive energy costs affecting businesses. That's up by 10 spots from 2008. The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council's study is based on the price of regular gasoline and the electricity cost. Click here to read the entire story.

Supporting the Humane Society

The Central Missouri Humane Society came in first and won $10,000 in phase one of the ZooToo.com Million Dollar Shelter Makeover contest. Two Columbian girls entered the society in the contest and urged people to visit the Web site to earn points. People are hopeful that the society will continue to do well in phases two and three. Click here to read the entire story.

Increase in Jobless Claims

Missouri had the nation's second highest increase in unemployment claims last week. About 2,942 more Missourians who had jobs last week, don't now. According to new U.S. Department of Labor numbers, about 5.7 million Americans are claiming unemployment benefits. Click here to read the entire story.