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Missouri Democrats gather for Hannibal Days, traditional kick-off of political season

by Brent Martin on March 6, 2010

in Politics & Government

Gov. Nixon speaks to Democrats at Hannibal Days

Gov. Nixon speaks to Democrats at Hannibal Days

Missouri Democrats have gathered in northeast Missouri for Hannibal Days, their traditional kick-off of the political season.

Governor Nixon, prior to a brunch this morning, touted the accomplishments of his administration during a very difficult budget year. Nixon said that state government had gotten much done in his first year in office; approving a jobs bill, a program to make it easier for small businesses to secure loans, full funding of public schools and a freeze on college tuition. He said he was proud to balance the state budget without raising taxes. [click to continue…]

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Governor delivers down budget news to legislative leaders

by Brent Martin 03/2/10 7:53 PM

It doesn’t appear that a bleak financial picture will brighten anytime soon for state government, forcing more budget cuts. State leaders have been talking about the problem, but haven’t agreed on a solution.
Governor Nixon, a Democrat, delivered somber news Tuesday to Senate Republicans, then to House Speaker Ron Richard and Budget Committee Chairman Allen Icet: [...]

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Bond package proposal returns, now $800 million

by Brent Martin 01/25/10 4:25 PM

A proposal to issue bonds to finance college capital improvement projects that failed to make it through the legislature last year has re-surfaced this year, after a bit of tweaking by the sponsor.
Rep. Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) sees advantages to resurrecting his idea.
“The membership of the General Assembly has had more time to become aware of [...]

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Gov. Nixon delivers upbeat address during grim economic times

by Brent Martin 01/20/10 10:03 PM

Gov. Nixon delivered an upbeat State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature even with the backdrop of a lingering recession.

AUDIO: Gov. Nixon’s address and response by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder [Photo by UPI/Bill Greenblatt]
Nixon commended the legislature for working in a bipartisan manner to balance the budget and approved economic [...]

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Gov. Nixon expected to focus on jobs during State of State address

by Brent Martin 01/20/10 4:20 PM

Governor Jay Nixon delivers his second State of the State address tonight. While it’s a new year, the themes the governor is expected to strike might ring familiar. America has edged away from the financial meltdown which spawned the deep recession, but problems remain.

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