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Governor’s Office Archive
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Nixon: Workers comp issues ‘worked out’
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsShare JOPLIN, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon said Monday that he believes many of the issues that have divided him and Republicans in the state legislature over changes to the state’s workers compensation laws have been resolved Speaking with reporters in Joplin, Nixon said the... -
Nixon, Koster honor fallen law enforcement officers
Posted on May 6, 2012 | No CommentsShare JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In 2011, seven law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in communities across Missouri. The group was recognized Saturday by top officials at a ceremony at the state capitol. Gov. Jay Nixon, Attorney General Chris Koster, and... -
Nixon: Missouri economy ‘turning the corner’
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsShare JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon said despite a drop in the state’s workforce, Missouri’s economy is “beginning to turn the corner.” In a news conference Monday morning, Nixon, a Democrat up for reelection this year, said cited increased exports and 27,500 new... -
Nixon reflects on Brazil trip
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsShare JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hours after returning from his Brazilian trade trip, Gov. Jay Nixon said he felt the trip was very worthwhile. Nixon, in a brief interview with PoliticMo outside the Governor’s Mansion, said he was glad to have reached an agreement between... -
Nixon: Ameren, Westinghouse nuclear project could spark “new global industry”
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No CommentsShare JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon was joined by energy executives Thursday for an announcement of plans to seek the federal funds to manufacture modular nuclear power in Missouri. Representatives from Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Ameren Missouri joined Nixon on the front lawn of the Governor’s... -
Fmr. Governor, attorney indicted over contributions to Missouri Democrats
Posted on April 12, 2012 | No CommentsShare — Former Governor Roger Wilson and a St. Louis attorney were indicted Wednesday on charges that they were involved in illegal contributions to the Missouri Democratic Party from the state-created Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance company. The indictment charged that Wilson, in his former capacity... -
With hopes to boost exports, Nixon plans Brazil trade trip
Posted on April 3, 2012 | No CommentsShare COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon is headed to Brazil later this month for a four day trip focused on increasing the state’s exports in the region. Nixon will be in Brazil, Missouri’s 10th largest exporter, from April 14-18. While on the ground, Nixon... -
Nixon, McCaskill laud pipeline through Missouri
Posted on March 27, 2012 | No CommentsShare — Demorats in Missouri are attempting to do something their colleagues in Washington have been unable to do so far this election year: Win the debate over an oil pipeline. Just hours after Enbridge, Inc., announced plans to expand the Flanagan South Pipeline, a... -
Nixon vetoes workers comp, employment discrimination bills
Posted on March 16, 2012 | No CommentsShare — Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed two pieces of legislation recently passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly changing employment law in Missouri. For the second time in two years, Nixon has vetoed legislation that would strengthen requirements on employees to sue an employer... -
Nixon, House leaders spar over aid for blind
Posted on March 13, 2012 | 1 CommentShare COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon, D., all but declared war on a Missouri House Budget Committee plan that would significantly downsize the state’s blind pension program. Nixon, who has been increasingly vocal about his opposition to the new House budget proposal, visited an...
