JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon announced Friday that his administration would withhold $400 million from the state budget, citing his concern that the GOP-backed tax reform proposal would be detrimental to the state’s coffers. Speaking to reporters 72…
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Nixon critical of legislative hearings on document scanning controversy
by Eli Yokley •
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon shrugged off criticism from lawmakers that his administration has been evasive in their investigation into privacy concerns raised by the Department of Revenue’s document scanning process. During an interview in Columbia, just hours after…
Legal impact of Supreme Court ruling unclear for Missouri gay community
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — For the Missouri gay community, Wednesday’s landmark decision at the United States Supreme Court overturning much of the Defense of Marriage Act carries significant symbolic weight. But aside from that, in a state where the constitution…
Nixon veto of “paycheck protection” bill may only be a temporary win for bill’s opponents
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation championed by Republicans that sought to limit political activity by public labor unions, but the victory may only be temporary for the bill’s opponents. On Tuesday, he struck down Senate Bill…
Republicans tout “transformation” — not “expansion” — in Medicaid debate
by Eli Yokley •
— After months on the defensive in the debate over whether to expand Medicaid in Missouri, state Republicans are hoping to reclaim the debate this summer with a new word: Transformation. While Republicans fully opposed flat expansion as called for…
Schweich unchallenged in 2014 auditor’s cash race
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As Democrats wait on the sidelines in the 2014 state auditor’s race, Republican incumbent Tom Schweich is building a big war chest for next year’s campaign. On Wednesday, Schweich raised some $130,000 at a breakfast fundraiser…
Paris trade trip stop focuses on existing trade relationships, Nixon says
by Eli Yokley •
— Gov. Jay Nixon visited Paris on Monday as part of his European trade mission, where he met with Boeing executives to discuss state incentives as the aerospace giant moves to expand their St. Louis facility. Speaking on a conference…
Op-ed: Sen. Claire McCaskill: ‘Time to Stand up for Rural Missouri’
by Eli Yokley •
By U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill It’s that time of year again. Last June, the United States Senate passed a Farm Bill that would save taxpayers $23 billion, eliminate wasteful and redundant programs while maintaining a safety net for Missouri farmers,…
In Columbia, Nixon signs foster care legislation
by Eli Yokley •
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Sitting in the Boone County Courthouse, Gov. Jay Nixon signed two bills that aim to help young people in the state’s foster care system. Nixon signed Seante Bills 205 and 208 on Thursday, now laws that would…
Nixon praises outgoing-MU chancellor’s near decade in role
by Eli Yokley •
By Eli Yokley COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon praised the service of University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor Brady Deaton, after the university’s chief executive officer announced he would be stepping down later this year. “I greatly appreciate the years of…