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Saturday, March 30, 2013  Some growing Missouri schools and small districts lacking high-dollar property are facing challenges to fund needed construction projects because of a state cap on debt.

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

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.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Rep. Zachary Wyatt held a Capitol news conference Wednesday at which he said he was disclosing his sexual orientation for the first time.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  After admendments were distributed Tuesday that would have increased money for public school transportation, a Missouri House Committee opted not to vote on the measures.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  A House Committee has endorsed a plan that would allow Missouri to accept and distribute a $189 million federal education stimulus.

Monday, June 07, 2010  More than 180 Missouri schools are being honored for efforts to improve students' behavior.