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Lawmakers with military experience push for lower tuition rates for war veterans. |
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Wrap:The bill would waive the residency of veteran's and allow them to receive in-state tuition.
Webb City Representative, Charlie Davis is a six year veteran of the United States Navy. Davis says both parties would benefit from lowering tuition.
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Description: "For every one dollar that is given to our service member, we get five, six ,seven dollars return on investment that is returned to the state." |
The House Veteran Committee made changes to a bill that was previously passed in the Senate. The former bill required veterans to be stationed in Missouri for one year before receiving in-state tuition. The bill now goes to the full House.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ke'yanna Johnson
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Lawmakers in the state capitol push to lower tuition rates for warriors. |
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Wrap: The House Veterans Committee made changes to a bill previously passed in the Senate. The bill would now waive the residency of veteran's and allow them to receive in-state tuition.
Jackson County Senator, Will Kraus is the sponsor of the bill and a member of the U.S Army Reserve. He says more veteran's would be an asset to the state.
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Description: "They usually have a higher disposable income. They have skill sets that we all would like in our businesses. They're responsible. They're going to show up on time." |
The former bill required veterans to be stationed in Missouri for one year before receiving in-state tuition. The bill now goes to the full House.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ke'yanna Johnson.