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Missouri Senate Republicans repeat refusal for Medicaid expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- In a letter signed by the top seven Republicans in the Missouri Senate, Governor Jay Nixon's proposal to expand the number of Missourians eligible for Medicaid was called, "an irresponsible, comprehensive adoption of failed federal...
Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Government Health Care, Medicaid, Executive Branch
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Mo. lawmakers approve incentives to try to attract sports events
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- State lawmakers hope new incentives can help Missouri compete for big-time sports events. The House gave final approval on Wednesday to legislation that would authorize up to $3 million annually in subsidies for cities, counties...
Tags: College Sports, Kansas Jayhawks, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Big 12 Conference, Sports
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Nixon steps up push for Medicaid expansion
jjacob@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon says he is changing the way he campaigns for Medicaid expansion. "In January and February, I spent the majority of my time on this issue," Nixon said at a news conference on Monday at Burrell Behavioral Health Center,...Tags: Elections, Republican Party, Medicaid, Health Insurance, Rick Scott
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Midwest swaddled in blanket of snow; travel tough
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Powdery snow bombarded much of the nation's midsection Thursday, leaving as much as 17 inches in some places, shutting down airports, schools and state legislatures. The storm system swirled to the north and east Thursday night,...Tags: Politics, Walmart, Sam Brownback, Weather Warnings, Snow Storms
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Storm loses punch, but still socks morning commute
A winter storm that buried the Great Plains in more than a foot of snow lost some of its punch as it blew through Chicago overnight, but it still managed to slow the morning commute with slick roads and dozens of spinouts on expressways. Snow began...
Tags: Wrigley Field, Sam Brownback, Chicago Weather, National Weather Service, O'Hare International Airport
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Midwest storm hits overnight, Chicago could see 6 inches of snow
The winter storm that walloped the Great Plains today entered the Chicago area late Thursday and will linger through the morning commute on Friday, possibly dumping up to half a foot of snow here. As of 9 p.m. a winter weather advisory is in effect for...
Tags: Groundhog Day, World Golf Championships, Weather Warnings, Sam Brownback, Chicago Weather
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Funding in question for area drug task force
ewood@ky3.comSpringfield, Mo. -- A group of undercover agents, tasked with waging a war on drugs, could cease to exist. The Springfield Police Chief said Monday regional task forces around the state have undergone drastic cuts in funding over the last few years...Tags: Politics, Abusive Behavior, Executive Branch, Government, Methamphetamine (drug)
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President of Missouri State Board of Education resigns amid sexual misconduct lawsuit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The president of the Missouri State Board of Education has resigned after a second lawsuit accused him of using his position as a pastor to engage in sexual misconduct. Gov. Jay Nixon announced Friday he accepted the Rev. Stan...
Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials, Justice System, Sex Crimes
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Governor's plan would focus on universities' performances but add little to budgets
areynolds@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It's a drop in the bucket, but educators say they would take it. Gov. Jay Nixon unveiled his plan to fund higher education at a news conference at Missouri State University on Wednesday morning. Nixon's proposal calls for an...Tags: Academic Progress, Teaching and Learning, Students, Morehead State University, Regional Authority
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Gov. Nixon releases $8.5 million withheld from higher education
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon reversed an $8.5 million cut to public colleges and universities because of improving state revenues. Nixon said Monday that he released the money to be distributed to higher education institutions. Nixon also...
Tags: Politics, Colleges and Universities, Education, St. Louis, Executive Branch
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Transcript of State of the State Address delivered by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon January 28, 2013
Thank you, President Pro Tem Dempsey, Speaker Jones, judges of the Missouri Supreme Court, Lieutenant Governor Kinder, state officials, members of the legislature, members of my cabinet, and my fellow Missourians. This evening it is my pleasure to be...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Elections, Vehicles, Business, Hospitals and Clinics
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Governor sets date for special election to replace Rep. Jo Ann Emerson
jjacob@ky3.comJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon announced the date for the special election to fill the Eighth Congressional District Seat held since 1996 by Rep. Jo Ann Emerson. In a news release on Tuesday afternoon, the governor's office said the election...Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Jo Ann Emerson, Local Elections
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