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

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Mark Woodworth was 16 when the wife of his father's business partner was killed near Chillicothe in 1990.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Missouri lawmakers approved legislation last year designating March 30 as a day of special recognition for Vietnam veterans.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon is encouraging Missouri residents to observe a new state day honoring veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Farmers across most of Missouri now are eligible for federal aid as a result of a natural disaster declaration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Cut off of water flow on Mississippi River could spell big problems for barge traffic.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Voters say "NO" to Nixon's health insurance exchange plan.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Gov. Jay Nixon will be in Monroe City Tuesday to announce a significant expansion and investment by a local manufacturer.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Missouri wants to change the way charter schools operate.

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 17, 2012  Missouri lawmakers eagerly await Gov. Jay Nixon's State of the State address.

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