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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

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.

Monday, February 04, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is proposing to spend $10 million to help get mental health care sooner to those who need it.

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.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Donnie Davis, of Edina, as Treasurer for Knox County Thursday.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon sent out a letter to the superintendents of each of Missouri's public school districts stating his opposition to legislation that would arm teachers.

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  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is pressuring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue providing water flow from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River.