By Brian R. Hook on August 30, 2011
Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich called a news conference to defend his lawsuit against the governor and to ask for a retraction, along with an apology, from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for an editorial he called dishonest.
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By Brian R. Hook on August 9, 2011
As the global markets are still digesting the downgrade of the U.S.’s credit rating, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said that it is important to hold the line on taxes and focus on fiscal discipline to keep the state’s AAA credit ratings.
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By Brian R. Hook on August 8, 2011
As politicians in Washington D.C. point fingers at each other following the downgrade of the U.S.’s credit rating on Friday by Standard & Poor’s, cities and counties watch and wait to see if the market turmoil will hit locally.
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By Brian R. Hook on August 4, 2011
With a special session focusing on economic development set for next month, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said that he wants to focus on creating jobs, adding that bringing both parties together may require a bridle and a whip.
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By Brian R. Hook on August 3, 2011
Even though general revenue collections are predicted to increase and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon released $1.2 million in previously restricted funds, his administration continues to focus on reducing state expenditures.
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