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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  He declined to say whether he resigned or was dismissed by Gov. Jay Nixon's administration.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Missouri's governor hailed news of 2,000 new jobs at Ford Motor Co.'s Kansas City assembly plant as another step in the rebirth of the American auto industry.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A Missouri senator blocked a vote on a bill that would base some state funding for Missouri public universities on performance standards and career placement.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Some adjunct professors at Moberly Area Community College are losing work as the school seeks to keep down the costs of providing health insurance to employees.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Bob McDavid defeated challenger Sid Sullivan with more than 60% of the vote.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Community reacts to power plant closing in September.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The body of Thomas Madole was returned to his hometown Tuesday night after being killed in the line of duty in Alaska.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Missouri's unemployment rate inched up slightly in February although the state also posted gains in the number of jobs.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Military veterans and their spouses will have the opportunity to speak with multiple employers at a job fair on Monday.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Sanders lost his job – and Fano – when he was accused of using excessive force against a man in a holding cell in September 2011.

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.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The first regular session convened at noon Wednesday