University of Missouri students rally at state Capitol for education
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University of Missouri students rally at state Capitol for education

Date: April 11, 2013
By: Ke'yanna Johnson
State Capitol Bureau
Links: HB629

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A student organization at the University of Missouri Rallies at the state Capitol for higher education issues and student rights.
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Wrap: The Associated Students of the University of Missouri advocates for a student representative to have voting rights on the University's governing board. 

Legislative Intern, Abigail Thomas says students are greatly affected by issues and deserve a vote on the board.

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Description: "As the largest stakeholders we think that we need a voice. At least one voice to have a vote on the governing board for the university so that the University knows what students voice is and what our opinions are."
 
Students are also pushing for stem legislation. Thomas says the legislation encourages students to major and study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ke'yanna Johnson

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University of Missouri students Rally at the state Capitol urging lawmakers to pass legislation for higher education and student rights.
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Wrap: The Associated Students of the University of Missouri advocates for school funding, Stem legislation and a student vote on the university's governing board.

Corbin Evans, Legislative Director of ASUM says it is important for students to express their concerns to lawmakers.

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Description: "It is an important time whether it be with budget or some of our other issues to have student voices be heard by the legislators. To make sure that they know that their constituents want them to support these bills."
 
Abigail Thomas, Legislative Intern for ASUM says students are working toward landlord tenant legislation. 

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ke'yanna Johnson.