The Daily Dish — May 9, 2012

Columbia moving forward with tax-increment financing plans By Kip Hill, Columbia Missourian

The Columbia City Council voted to rescind a resolution that created an advisory board for the enhanced enterprise zone program.

Matthes seeks spending cuts to protect general fund By Andrew Denney, Columbia Daily Tribune

City Manager Mike Matthes said he wants city departments to cut spending to protect the general fund, which is about $78 million.

Spending compromise would boost funds for several colleges By Rudi Keller, Columbia Daily Tribune

State legislators have until 6 p.m. Friday to pass a deal that would divide $3 million among seven state colleges and universities appeared