by admin | Jul 26, 2010 | Military, Politics / Govt
Gov. Nixon is returning to Missouri after visiting with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The governor’s office reports that Nixon is on his way home after spending a second day in Afghanistan Saturday that included visits with the Missouri National Guard’s 203rd...
by admin | Jul 23, 2010 | Politics / Govt
An opponent of tax credits sits on the governor’s Tax Credit Review Commission, but tells the Missourinet he approaches his role on the commission with an open mind. Sen. Matt Bartle, a Republican from Lee’s Summit, says he has come to view tax credits...
by admin | Jul 21, 2010 | Military, Politics / Govt
Governor Nixon is in Iraq, visiting Missouri National Guard troops preparing the country for a drawdown of United States military personnel. Nixon tells the Missourinet he’s been impressed by how well Missouri Guard personnel have performed their duties. “The...
by admin | Jul 8, 2010 | Business
A special legislative session has stalled. No work has been done this week and it’s unclear what might happen next week. It appeared the legislature was poised to return from the Independence Day holiday and begin work ironing out differences in the two bills in...
by admin | Jul 6, 2010 | Business
House leaders say they know they are pushing a jobs bill that exceeds the special session call issued by Governor Nixon. Still, they say they’re making the push, because they want to raise awareness about a potential future area of economic development. The...