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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Nixon says he will act accordingly if punitive measure is passed.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  He says it would bring $5.7 billion of taxpayer money back to the state, adding health coverage for more than 300,000 Missourians over the next 3 years.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The declaration also allows state agencies to coordinate directly with cities and counties to provide emergency services.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon is shuffling some positions within his administration.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  In the areas audited, the overall performance was fair.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  New program hopes to give drought relief to Missouri farmers.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad makes a stop in Southeast Iowa to hear from farmer's about problems their facing during this drought.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Hundreds of people made their way into Hannibal Inn to hear about party goals and initiatives from state leaders. Both Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill were guest speakers Saturday. U.S. Representative Russ Carnahan and other state officials were also in attendance.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Missouri governor Jay Nixon plans to be in Shelbyville to throw his support behind a proposed crude oil pipeline that would run through Northeast Missouri.

Friday, January 06, 2012  The administration had floated the idea around, but it is now off the table.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is reaching to Missouri Universities for help.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon's son, Willson, was cited for marijuana possession early Saturday morning.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon is asking federal agriculture officials to declare 23 Missouri counties a disaster area to allow aid for farmers who have lost crops or property.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for May 11, we will touch on an issue that has touched a nerve with our Facebook fans.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  A new coroner and a new public administrator have been named in Marion County by governor Jay Nixon.