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Friday, April 12, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is moderating his support for legislation to end a tax break for low-income disabled and senior residents who live in rental housing.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation authorizing tax incentives for big-time sports events and some charitable donations.

Monday, March 18, 2013  U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig cited a provision in the U.S. Constitution declaring that federal laws take precedence over contradictory state laws.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The legislation cuts the income tax by three-quarters of a percentage point and increases the sales tax by one-half cent over five years.

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.

Friday, January 18, 2013  No arrest has been made, and the amount of cash taken is unknown.

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

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Gov. Jay Nixon previously has called the idea a backward step

Monday, November 26, 2012  It's about to look a lot like Christmas at the Missouri Governor's Mansion.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is heading to the Democratic National Convention, but don't look for him in the spotlight.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Republican businessman Dave Spence has kicked in more money in his quest to become Missouri governor.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Update: The governor has been sentenced with probation.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Legislation aimed at stopping Missouri from issuing a specialty license plate featuring the University of Kansas is on its way to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon and officials of Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse Electric are scheduled to make the formal announcement in Jefferson City today.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Special needs children celebrated with the Governor with an Easter egg hunt, music, and a magic show.