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…
Politics
Koster receives campaign boost from former GOP speaker
by Eli Yokley •
– Just days after announcing his pledge to raise more than $400,000 to help Missouri Democrats in their effort pick up seats in the General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Koster reported a campaign contribution from an unlikely source: A Republican.…
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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…
Washington
A week after election, Smith lands committee spots and builds staff
by Eli Yokley •
— A lot can happen in seven days. Just ask newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Jason Smith. Just a week after a decisive special election victory, Smith is getting settled in quickly as southeast Missouri’s new congressman – hiring a staff…
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Obama administration aims $7.7 million at low-performing Missouri schools
by Eli Yokley •
– The Obama administration announced Wednesday that Missouri been awarded nearly $8 million to improve low-performing Missouri schools. The funds were marked from the Department of Education’s School Improvement Grant program. Those grants are awarded to state educational agencies that…
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Nixon administration launches campaign against veto override of tax bill
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon went on the offensive Thursday, launching a public campaign against GOP-backed legislation that would enact the a big tax cut for Missouri’s top earners. Nixon vetoed the bill last week, but he and…