COLUMBIA, Mo. – Days after signing legislation to expand job creation tax credits by up to $1.7 billion for The Boeing Company, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon reiterated Friday his interest in seeking tax credit reform in the upcoming legislative session.…
Executive Branch
Nixon appoints Sen. McKenna director of the Department of Labor
by Eli Yokley •
– Gov. Jay Nixon announced on Friday that he has named state Sen. Ryan McKenna, D-Jefferson County, the new director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. In a statement Friday afternoon, Nixon said McKenna – serving his…
Executive Branch
For sixth time, Nixon renews call for ethics reform and campaign contribution limits
by Eli Yokley •
– Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon visited Kansas City on Thursday to announce his latest call for ethics reform and campaign finance limits. Joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers – including Sen. Will Kraus, R-Lee’s Summit, Rep. Jon Carpenter, D-Gladstone,…
Executive Branch
With higher education announcement, Nixon education funding calls adding up
by Eli Yokley •
– Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has increased his call to expand education funding in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget, announcing Wednesday he would seek a $36.7 million increase for higher education funding in order to freeze college tuition. “To keep…
Washington
McCaskill won’t take federal employer contribution for health care
by Eli Yokley •
– Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said when she signs up on the federal health care exchange later this month, she will not accept her employer contribution as a federal employee to do so. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, McCaskill…
Executive Branch
With Nixon signature on Boeing tax deal, ball now in company’s court
by Eli Yokley •
– Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday signed legislation that expands tax incentives for aerospace production, part of his push to lure The Boeing Company’s new 777x production line. Sitting in front of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Nixon signed…