Extension budget situation improves, but local officials still concerned
(Local News ~ 02/14/09)
The news that surplus funds from a prison building project will be allocated to help make up budget shortfalls for University of Missouri Extension is a mixed blessing, said Extension Council President Mary Ann Gilpin Friday, Feb. 13. "It's good news, bad news," Gilpin said. "Good news that they've found $10 million, but we are still $5 million short."...