Missouri State Highway Patrol

Mo. Senate Members Grill Public Safety Officials Over Release Of Citizen Conceal-Carry List

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:28:19 +0000

Budget writers in the Missouri Senate turned their attention today Thursday to the Highway Patrol and the Department of Public Safety as they continue to question why the state’s list of conceal-carry weapons holders was given to the federal government.

Colonel Ron Replogle testified that the Patrol received a request for the list in November of 2011 from the Social Security Administration, which was conducting a fraud investigation.

“And our employees felt thi

Two Die On Mo. Roads Over Christmas

Rachel Lippmann — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:17:03 +0000

Two people were killed and another 91 injured on Missouri’s roads during the Christmas holiday.

The state Highway Patrol investigated 239 crashes between December 21^st and Christmas Day, and arrested 130 people for driving while intoxicated. During the Christmas holiday last year, five people were killed and 67 injured, and state police arrested 56 for DWI.

Work On Health Benefits For MoDOT Workers & State Troopers Continues

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:55:17 +0000

A special committee of transportation officials is still reviewing the amount of money MoDOT workers and State Troopers pay for health insurance.

Most of the committee members are leaning towards a proposal from the Highway Patrol, which would have the state pay 60 percent of the cost and the individual employee or retiree 40 percent. Rudy Farber is chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. He says under the current system, the amount of coverage a worker pays varies based on numerous factors.

MSHP Instructor Sues State Over Highway Patrol Salaries

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:28:12 +0000

An instructor with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s training academy has filed a lawsuit accusing the law enforcement agency of violating its pay plan.

Health insurance cost changes being considered for State Troopers, MoDOT workers

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:43:37 +0000

Missouri transportation officials are considering a proposal to restructure how much MoDOT workers and State Troopers pay for their life and health insurance.

Currently, the cost percentage varies, based on several individual factors. Rudolph Farber chairs the state Highways and Transportation Commission. He says the proposal they’re considering would have all employees pay the same percentage.