(AP) – The University of Missouri plans to close its
Washington-based lobbying office by the end of the summer, costing two staff
members their jobs.The cuts are part of the university’s system-wide budget reductions announced
Friday by president Mun Choi.
Washington-based lobbying office by the end of the summer, costing two staff
members their jobs.The cuts are part of the university’s system-wide budget reductions announced
Friday by president Mun Choi.
Federal disclosure reports show the university system spent $320,000 in 2016
on the Washington lobbying operation.
University spokesman Christian Basi says the university also plans changes to
its Jefferson City lobbying office. The Joplin Globe reports Basi couldn’t say
whether that office would be closed or would reduce staff.
The university will keep its contract with Andy Blunt, the son of U.S. Senator
Roy Blunt. Andy Blunt earns $10,000 a month under a contract signed in 2015.
Basi says the university can’t cancel the contract because it is legally
binding.
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