Governor cites change in how legislature drafts budget in call for Ferguson special session.
Why Ferguson poses a different funding problem for Missouri than other emergencies
by Eli Yokley •
Executive Branch
‘Security concerns’ prompt suspension of holiday tours of Governor’s Mansion
by Eli Yokley •
Concerns raised amid ongoing tension in Ferguson.
After new round of violence, Nixon to triple National Guard presence in Ferguson
by Eli Yokley •
Gov. Jay Nixon on Ferguson: “The world is watching”
by Eli Yokley •
Preparing for the worst in Ferguson, Nixon calls for peace
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Missouri officials issue calls for calm, peace after Ferguson announcement
by Eli Yokley •
As demonstrators began to respond to a St. Louis County grand jury’s decision not to indict Darren Wilson, the white police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown, a young black man, Missouri officials on Monday night issued calls for peace.…
Jay Nixon hasn’t spoken with St. Louis prosecutor in past month
by Eli Yokley •
Will the buck stop with Jay Nixon on Ferguson response? He won’t say
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Five takeaways from Jay Nixon’s post-election press conference
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After a poor performance at the ballot box by Democratic candidates for the General Assembly, Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday met the press in his Capitol office for a wide-ranging news conference. 1) In the final…
Facing a strengthened Republican legislature, Nixon to bring new energy to inner circle
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Things are not getting any easier for Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon as he enters his final term as governor.