5:51 p.m.
The night begins with a budget preview meeting with State Budget Director Dan Haug, before Gov. Nixon’s address.

Budget preview meeting before Gov. Nixon’s address
Updated 6:36 p.m.
Mike Lear prepares for TV interview on local ABC Station before governor’s address

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

Gallery beginning to fill

Missourinet’s Mike Lear on local ABC station

Gov. Nixon enters chamber for State of State address
Update 7:51 p.m.
Gov. Nixon at the podium giving his State of State address

Gov. Nixon at podium