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

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

Thursday, January 31, 2013  K-REDI has endorsed the Medicaid expansion.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Missouri House Republicans have decided against trying to override Democratic Governor Jay Nixon's veto of legislation on vehicle sales taxes.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon announced on Tuesday an emergency program to help Missouri farmers suffering from the statewide drought drill or deepen water wells to benefit their livestock or crops.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon made a stop in Kirksville on Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Tuesday was a big day for firefighters across Missouri as Governor Jay Nixon proclaimed Fire Fighters Day.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has restored about $40 million to higher education in the state.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Nixon administration says idea is now off the table.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Missouri State workers were told on Monday that all state offices would be open the day after Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 

Monday, September 12, 2011  The son of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was issued a citation for marijuana possession in Columbia early Saturday morning.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon lobbies for a plan to create more jobs in The Show-Me-State.

Thursday, August 04, 2011