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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The bill would cut Missouri's income tax rate for the first time in more than 90 years.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Bill supporters said their intent is to encourage the expansion of wireless Internet service across the state.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Republicans say the tax cut is important to keep Missouri attractive to businesses. But Nixon said the loss of tax revenues could jeopardize state services.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Nixon publicly called for the exemptions to be reinstated at a news conference last year with law enforcement officials. The measure passed the House and Senate this year without any opposition.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Legislation designed to help identify the owners of lost military medals is awaiting approval from Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is urging Missourians to walk, run, bike, paddle and hike throughout Missouri during the rest of the year.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Legislation awaiting action by Gov. Jay Nixon seeks to comply with federal mandates for Missouri's unemployment benefits system.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon says federal help is being offered to residents and businesses in several eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The director of the Missouri Department of Social Services has resigned after five months on the job.

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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon said he is prepared to lay off workers and curtail motor vehicle services in the Revenue Department in response to a legislative move to withhold funding.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have until Friday to finalize the state's roughly $25 billion operating budget.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The so-called prevailing wage for a given trade in a county is currently calculated based on voluntary surveys collected and submitted by contractors on a public works project.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  During a stop at Rock Bridge State Park Wednesday, Gov. Jay Nixon encouraged young people ages 17 to 23 to apply for summer jobs with the State Parks Youth Corps program.

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.