Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon announced his final actions on bills on Monday – vetoing more bills in one session than in any other year of his tenure.
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Gov. Nixon signs measure extending Missouri Rx program
by Eli Yokley •
Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation Thursday sponsored by Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, that will extend Missouri’s prescription drug assistance program for another three years. “Missouri Rx helps hundreds of thousands of seniors and Missourians with disabilities afford the prescription medication…
Sides align on Gov. Nixon’s abortion-wait veto
by Eli Yokley •
A Republican state senator from Cassville who was a sponsor of a bill extending the waiting period for abortions said he was “deeply disappointed” by Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of the measure. “Serious elected officials remember that unborn children are…
Nixon budget restrictions mean state job cuts
by Eli Yokley •
Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon said he will eliminate or freeze more than $1.1 billion from the state’s budget beginning July 1, including 260 state jobs. “As governor, it’s my responsibility under the Missouri Constitution to keep the budget in balance…
In Joplin, health care law and state inaction causing problem for local hospitals
by The Joplin Globe •
JOPLIN, Mo. — For Missouri hospitals, the federal health care law has caused quite a conundrum. Adding to it is that for the second year in a row, the Missouri Legislature has opted not to take money made available by…
On the trail: Jay Nixon campaigns in southwest Missouri against ‘grab bag of giveaways’
by Eli Yokley •
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Another summer will bring another tax fight between Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon and the Republican-led General Assembly. Last year, Nixon led a successful campaign to sustain his veto of one tax bill that he said would cut…
Nixon vetoes tax breaks, citing future budget concerns
by Eli Yokley •
Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed ten bills on Wednesday that he said would harm the state’s coffers and funding for state programs. Nixon’s administration claimed that in all, the various tax breaks – from computer data centers to grapes for the…
Missouri PSC to hear public testimony this week in latest dispute between Noranda and Ameren
by Eli Yokley •
– This week, the utility wars are hitting the road. The Missouri Public Service Commission is set to begin hearings on Monday regarding two complaints filed against Ameren Missouri by its largest customer, Noranda Aluminum. One complaint claims that Ameren…
Nixon opposes transportation tax ballot measure
by Eli Yokley •
— Gov. Jay Nixon on Monday announced his opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would impose a temporary sales tax to fund transportation projects in Missouri. The proposal, which passed the legislature this year, would impose a temporary .75…
Nixon slams legislature’s tax incentive “spending spree”
by Eli Yokley •
– Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon went on the offensive Wednesday against the legislature for their efforts to quietly expand the state’s tax incentive code on the final day of session. During stops in Kansas City and St. Louis, Nixon said legislatures…