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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon made more than $200,000 profit on his inaugural celebration and plans to keep the surplus money in his political committee.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Governor Nixon announced Tuesday morning, the Department of Revenue will no longer scan or retain certificates of qualification for Concealed Carry Weapon endorsements.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon Wednesday night declared a state of emergency in Missouri after a system of strong storms and tornadoes caused damage in the St. Louis region and other areas of the state.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  The number of people Missouri holds as sexually violent predators is shooting up and leading mental health officials to seek millions of additional dollars for their care.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  FULTON, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri mental health officials are hoping a possible state bonding package could permit construction of a new facility at the Fulton State Hospital.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is proposing to spend $10 million to help get mental health care sooner to those who need it.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Jay Nixon's push to increase college completion rates is bringing to Missouri a nonprofit online university started by 19 other governors in the western U.S.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon wants to expand subsidized child care to more than 2,800 children whose parents are gradually moving up the pay scale at work.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon wants to raise the pay of state employees while also cutting 190 positions in state government.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to seek more spending on health care and education when he outlines his new budget proposal.

Monday, January 14, 2013  An upbeat night at the State Capitol Rotunda is a positive start to Nixon's new term

Saturday, January 12, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri officials do not agree on what procedure to use if it's necessary to fill a midterm vacancy for lieutenant governor.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Jay Nixon wants Missouri school children to spend more time in the classroom.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Governor Nixon hosted a prayer breakfast that drew about 750 people Thursday morning.