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Nixon Vetoes Bill That Would Eliminate Tax Break For Elderly Renters

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:36:41 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon (D) has vetoed legislation that would eliminate a tax credit for elderly Missourians who rent their homes.

House, Senate Negotiators Approve Final Version Of FY2014 Mo. Budget

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:58:16 +0000

Missouri House and Senate budget negotiators have crafted a final version of next year's state budget.

The nearly $25 billion spending plan includes a $66 million increase for K-12 schools, and a $25 million hike for state universities and community colleges. It still does not include the Medicaid expansion proposed by Governor Jay Nixon (D), which disappointed committee member and State Senator Kiki Curls (D, Kansas City).

"There are hundreds of thousands of working Missourians that don’t have health care, and I think it was a prime opportunity for us to be

Stan Musial Bridge Bill On Its Way To Mo. Gov. Nixon

Marshall Griffin and The Associated Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:15:58 +0000

Legislation is on its way to Governor Jay Nixon (D) that would name the new Mississippi River Bridge being built at St. Louis for the late Cardinals slugger Stan "the Man" Musial.

Mo. House Endorses State Budget, 3 Attempts To Expand Medicaid Fail, And Dept. of Revenue Targeted

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:29:42 +0000

The Missouri House has given first-round approval to the state budget for Fiscal Year 2014, while House Republicans beat back three attempts to expand Medicaid.

Medicaid expansion motions and amendments

Mo. House To Begin FY2014 State Budget Debates Tuesday

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:31:18 +0000

The Missouri House will begin debate Tuesday on the 13 bills that make up next year’s state budget.

The three bills that encompass the state’s Medicaid program don’t include Governor Jay Nixon’s (D) proposed expansion, although House Democrats may try to offer amendments to change that. Budget chairman Rick Stream (R, Kirkwood) says the state should have more of a say in how Medicaid dollars are handled.