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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Nixon is to depart Friday for France, where he plans to attend the International Paris Air Show. The governor's office says Nixon also will go to the Normandy American Cemetery to honor the 232 Missourians who were buried there after dying in World War II.

Saturday, June 01, 2013 

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Missouri Senate has again passed legislation curbing tax breaks for developers while creating new incentives for exporters and high-tech industries.

Sunday, April 21, 2013 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation to renew a tax break for investors in businesses located in low-income areas.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The business solicited more than $1 billion in illegal bets, according to the federal indictment.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Missouri House members have approved a trio of measures that could reduce taxes for some businesses.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  If your organization or business is not in our automated system, you may add it in the comments.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a 2011 law that created an incentive fund for science and technology-based businesses.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  House leaders plan to consider reductions to tax credits separately at a later time.

Friday, February 15, 2013  While most minimum wage employees are excited about the proposed federal increase to $9, small business owners like Elly Bethune said the increase would force them to make some unwanted changes.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: Story includes links to vandalism arrests as downtown Jefferson City business owners deal with graffiti and cover the costs of cleaning it up.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  A woman is in the hospital after she was seriously injured by gunfire early Sunday morning in Columbia.