5:51 p.m.
The night begins with a budget preview meeting with State Budget Director Dan Haug, before Gov. Nixon’s address.
Updated 6:36 p.m.
Mike Lear prepares for TV interview on local ABC Station before governor’s address
Updated 6:40 p.m.
The gallery begins to fill. The State of the State will be streamed live at Missourinet.com
 Updated 6:51 p.m.
Missourinet’s Mike Lear on local ABC station
Updated 7:02 p.m.
Governor Nixon enters chamber to give State of State address
Update 7:51 p.m.
Gov. Nixon at the podium giving his State of State address