Progress Notes
Representative
Deeken Set to Introduce "Reduction of Alcohol-Related Problems"
Legislation in 2004
OJJDP
Announces Drug-Free Communities Grant Awards to Two Missouri
Agencies
Southeast
Missouri Receives $1.5 Million Foundation Grant to Assist Families
Suffering From Substance Abuse and Addiction and $1 Million Federal
Grant to Prevent Meth and Inhalant Use
Mostly
Good News - So Far -- on Federal Funding for Substance Abuse and
Addiction
"Merging
Coalitions" Paper Now Available
Plans
for Search Institute Training in March, 2004
Testimony
Presented at Public Hearings
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Greetings!
The second issue of "Connections" comes with best wishes to
you, the reader, and to your families, for health and
happiness during the holiday season!
Issue #2 contains items which have come to our attention
since the publication of the first issue in Mid- November. You will
find that issue archived in the ACT Missouri website under
the "Newsletter" heading. Our thanks to those who have given
us valuable feedback and who have shown their interest by
requesting further information. Let's stay connected!
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The Newsclip File |
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 Alcohol and other drugs, substance abuse and addiction,
prevention and treatment appear in print on a fairly regular
basis. We don't all read the same newspapers and magazines, so
some of the reports escape our attention. This monthly feature
captures some recent items.
More
Information. . .
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Q & A |
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 Many of our readers call in questions, or voice them in
person at meetings. In this section of "Connections" we answer
some of those questions, which are likely to be on the minds
of others as well. Please don't hesitate to send in YOUR
questions.
For
more Q & A . . .
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Policy Scan |
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 More than 300 Bills Pre-Filed for the 2004
Session
Important Dates for the 2004 Legislative Session
- January 7 Session Convenes at 12:00 Noon
- January 21 Joint Senate/House Session - State of the
State and Budget Address
- March 19-29 Spring Break
- April 8-13 Easter Break
- May 7 Appropriations (Budget) bills must be Truly Agreed
to and Finally Passed
- May 14 Session ends at 6:00 p.m.
To
View Pre-Filed Bills
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Quotables |
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 Sometimes we see and hear things said that are worth a
second look, and maybe inclusion in our writings or
conversation. This section of "Connections" presents such
quotes and provides the context within with these things are
said.
More
on this topic
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This-n-That |
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New Address for ACT Missouri
Paychecks Accompanied by Warnings
All state employees received an insert with their paychecks
in November. The note, sponsored by MoDOT, is on the back of a
simulated $10,000 greenback. It lists what "driving while
intoxicated will cost you:"
- Towing $ 80.00
- Bondsman $ 60.00
- Attorney $ 500.00
- Fines & costs $ 500.00
- SATOP (Substance Abuse Traffic
- Offenders Program) $ 200.00
- Insurance $ 3,300.00
- License Reinstatement 90.00
- TOTAL $ 4,730.00
The flyer asks the question: How would you rather spend
your money this holiday season? It also contains these
messages: YOU DRINK AND DRIVE. YOU LOSE! Use a designated
driver. Call a cab. Stay put until you're sober. You work hard
for your paycheck. Don't blow it on a DWI. It's simple. If you
drink - even one - don't drive - period!
Click
Here For ACT Missouri's New Address!
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Commentaria |
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Rush Describes His Treatment Experience
100 Years Ago in Jefferson City
More
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