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Yesterday at 8:19 AM  Missouri lawmakers are down to their final day to pass legislation before their annual session ends.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The legislation would require a margin of less than one-half of a percent to request a recount.

Monday, May 13, 2013  House and Senate leaders plan to work with Nixon's administration during this final week of the session.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Office of Administration requested computer logs last week after a House computer was used to access a secure website containing the gun data.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have until Friday to finalize the state's roughly $25 billion operating budget.

Thursday, May 02, 2013 

Monday, April 29, 2013  A legislative proposal to change Missouri's income and sales tax rates appears to be a first-of-its kind proposition in the state.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon announced the appointment Thursday.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's quest to expand Medicaid to more lower-income adults is getting both support and opposition.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon visited La Plata High School to recognize the district for its continued academic excellence.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The State Parks Youth Corps (SPYC) program is returning again.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Medicaid Expansion forum held in Kirksville.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The declaration also allows state agencies to coordinate directly with cities and counties to provide emergency services.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon hopes to give the Missouri Drug Task Force 3 million this year, but funding in the future is uncertain.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is touting a proposal to increase funding for regional drug task forces in Missouri.