COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon said he will continue his campaign for lawmakers to sustain his veto of tax cut legislation, just a day after House Speaker Tim Jones publicly acknowledged that an override is unlikely. Speaking on the…
Executive Branch
In campaign against tax cut override, Nixon visits deteriorating Fulton hospital
by Eli Yokley •
FULTON, Mo. – Paint is chipping off the walls and mold is growing in the ceiling of the 160 year old state hospital in Fulton. As lawmakers considered a bonding package for state buildings and the Fulton hospital earlier this…
General Assembly
Override of tax cut veto unlikely, Speaker Jones tells radio program
by Eli Yokley •
– House Speaker Tim Jones said Tuesday that he was unsure whether Republican members have enough votes to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of income tax legislation. Speaking to the St. Louis Beacon and St. Louis Public Radio’s collaborative podcast,…
Executive Branch
Nixon touts credit agency’s concerns over tax cut bill
by Eli Yokley •
– Gov. Jay Nixon warned Monday that Missouri’s AAA credit rating could be in harm’s way if lawmakers move forward with an override of proposed income tax legislation. In a letter to the General Assembly and twin visits to St.…
General Assembly
In memo, Rep. Stream makes opening argument to colleagues for HB 253 override
by Eli Yokley •
– House Budget Committee Chairman Rick Stream penned a memo to colleagues on Tuesday laying out GOP leadership’s case for an override of income tax legislation vetoed by Gov. Jay Nixon earlier this summer. In a three-page letter to Republican…
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Missouri effort on ‘Innovation Campuses’ lauded by Obama
by Eli Yokley •
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — President Barack Obama said the University of Central Missouri’s “Innovation Campus” should be a model for the nation, in remarks during his first visit to the state in over a year. Speaking to some 2,000 gathered on…