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http://themissouritimes.com/7611/nasheed-black-caucus-angry-nixons-tax-credit-deal-republicans/
According to lawmakers and staffers, Nixon’s deal included negotiations with 6 Republican senators, and the governor’s office promised in a number of ways to support curtailing the state’s tax credit programs, which total more than $600 million. In exchange, the senators in question would either support his Boeing bill, or agree not to filibuster or impede its passage.
Nasheed, black caucus, angry over Nixon’s tax credit deal with Republicans
Nasheed, black caucus, angry over Nixon’s tax credit deal with Republicans -
http://themissouritimes.com/7604/kit-crancer-new-state-director-studentsfirst/
Kit Crancer, a five-year veteran of the Missouri capitol and one of the most effective young staffers in the building has taken a new position as the State Director of StudentsFirst, a nationwide education reform advocacy group.
Kit Crancer new State Director at StudentsFirst
Kit Crancer new State Director at StudentsFirst -
http://themissouritimes.com/7601/guest-commentary-new-path-excellence/
“All students matter. All schools matter. All communities matter.” This was the basic belief adopted by school leaders who recently convened to develop a plan to address the school transfer issue. Their solution is to focus on the student, build a school that can deliver results and engage the community to make the change.
Guest Commentary: A New Path to Excellence
Guest Commentary: A New Path to Excellence -
http://themissouritimes.com/7597/staff-profile-ashley-burke-legislative-assistant-rep-grisamore/
Ashley Burke, legislative assistant for Rep. Jeff Grisamore, R-Lee’s Summit, didn’t know exactly what the Capitol had in store for her. The Benedictine College graduate knew she was interested in politics, but that’s as specific as it got.
Staff Profile: Ashley Burke, Legislative Assistant to Rep. Grisamore
Staff Profile: Ashley Burke, Legislative Assistant to Rep. Grisamore
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http://themissouritimes.com/7593/nixon-announces-new-funds-fulton-state-hospital/
Gov. Jay Nixon told a group of state employees and reporters today that he plans on recommending a strategic bond issuance for a brand-new facility at Fulton State Hospital
Nixon announces new funds for Fulton State Hospital
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http://themissouritimes.com/7591/lawmakers-send-boeing-deal-nixon/
A tax credit package that would give Boeing Co. $150 million annually to build their 777X commercial airliner in Missouri was approved by the Missouri House of Representatives today despite a last-minute clerical error that threatened to derail the package before it reaches Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk
Lawmakers send Boeing deal to Nixon
Lawmakers send Boeing deal to Nixon
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http://themissouritimes.com/7588/boeing-deal-clears-house-committees-final-vote-set-friday-morning/
A deal crafted by Gov. Jay Nixon aimed at attracting a new Boeing Co., manufacturing operation to Missouri made its way through the House Economic Development committee today by a unanimous vote, clearing the way for final votes in the House tomorrow morning.
Boeing deal clears House committees, final vote set for Friday morning
Boeing deal clears House committees, final vote set for Friday morning -
http://themissouritimes.com/7581/boeing-deal-clears-senate-expected-move-quickly-house/
An incentive package designed to attract thousands of new manufacturing jobs from Boeing Co. cleared its biggest hurdle today as lawmakers in the Senate passed the measure by a 23-8 vote, clearing the way for the bill to move into the House.
Boeing deal clears Senate, expected to move quickly through House
Boeing deal clears Senate, expected to move quickly through House
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http://themissouritimes.com/7575/boeing-plan-moves-senate-committee-labor-taking-leading-role/
A tax credit incentive plan worth more than $1 billion for Boeing Co. over 20 years passed out of the senate Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government committee today, clearing the way for floor debate in the Senate, where most observers say the deal has the best chance of crumbling.
Boeing plan moves through Senate committee, Labor taking leading role
Boeing plan moves through Senate committee, Labor taking leading role
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http://themissouritimes.com/7567/lawmakers-gathered-details-still-foggy-boeing-deal/
With legislators gathered in the Capitol to consider offering a special tax incentive plan to Boeing Inc., to attract a new manufacturing project, lawmakers are offering tentative support, but say the devil is in the details.
With lawmakers gathered, details still foggy for Boeing deal
With lawmakers gathered, details still foggy for Boeing deal -
http://themissouritimes.com/7562/webb-resigns-house-seat/
Rep. Steve Webb, D-Florissant —who was charged with one count of felony stealing and seven other counts of campaign finance law violations in early November — announced he was resigning his House seat today via written statement.
Webb resigns House seat
Webb resigns House seat -
http://themissouritimes.com/7554/lawmakers-weigh-upcoming-special-session/
Gov. Jay Nixon is likely going to call a special session of the Missouri legislature on Monday, Dec. 2 to consider a multi-billion dollart incentive package aimed at bringing production of Boeing’s 777X airliner to St. Louis. The Missouri Times sought reactions from state lawmakers about the viability of a deal and the upcoming session.
Lawmakers weigh-in on upcoming special session
Lawmakers weigh-in on upcoming special session
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http://themissouritimes.com/7549/nixon-continues-press-boeing-bid-proposal-still-crafted/
Gov. Jay Nixon used his speech in front of business and civic leaders at the annual Progress 64 West luncheon today to reinforce his support for a potential deal with Boeing and quell growing skepticism that Missouri’s chances at securing it are minimal.
Nixon continues to press for Boeing bid, proposal still being crafted
Nixon continues to press for Boeing bid, proposal still being crafted -
http://themissouritimes.com/7540/closing-ohios-last-aluminum-smelter-foreshadow-missouri-aluminum-manufacturing/
Last month, Ormet — an aluminum manufacturing company — announced it was closing the last aluminum smelter in Ohio. This has created question about Missouri’s manufacturing's future.
What does the closing of Ohio’s last aluminum smelter foreshadow about Missouri aluminum manufacturing
What does the closing of Ohio’s last aluminum smelter foreshadow about Missouri aluminum manufacturing -
http://themissouritimes.com/7536/labor-unions-looking-uncommon-allies-boeing-bid/
Boeing Co., one of the largest employers in the state, is looking for a place to build its newly announced 777X commercial jet. Gov. Jay Nixon and other state lawmakers and business leaders are hoping to pitch Missouri, where 15,000 Boeing jobs already exist, as the home of the new jet
Labor unions looking for uncommon allies in Boeing bid
Labor unions looking for uncommon allies in Boeing bid -
http://themissouritimes.com/7528/pelopidas-travis-brown-discusses-smartphone-app/
Travis Brown, founder of Pelopidas, authored a book earlier this year tracking the movement of income around the country, tracking what he says is a common trend of individuals moving (and taking their money with them) to low-income states
Pelopidas’ Travis Brown discusses smartphone app
Pelopidas’ Travis Brown discusses smartphone app -
http://themissouritimes.com/7525/guest-commentary-masa-plan-falls-short-quality-options-students/
The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) recently released a proposal, “A New Path To Excellence,” in an attempt to address unaccredited school districts and the laws governing student transfers once a district becomes unaccredited. In actuality this ‘plan’ simply asks for more time and more money to perpetuate the status quo.
Guest Commentary: MASA Plan Falls Short of Quality Options for All Students
Guest Commentary: MASA Plan Falls Short of Quality Options for All Students
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http://themissouritimes.com/7521/st-louis-city-leaders-contemplate-changing-100-year-old-charter/
In the wake of a contentious debate in city hall on the awarding of a contract to advise the water department, Mayor Francis Slay is exploring ways to modernize the city's government in ways that he says would streamline bureaucracy and which could potentially alter the power of the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor's office.
St. Louis City leaders contemplate changing a 100 year-old charter
St. Louis City leaders contemplate changing a 100 year-old charter -
http://themissouritimes.com/7518/disagreement-location-format-stall-medicaid-hearing-planned-republicans-nixon/
A meeting between Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon and Republican lawmakers tasked with exploring the transformation and expansion of Medicaid appears to have stalled, with both sides citing a disagreement about the location and format of the meeting as the primary cause.
Disagreement about location, format, stall Medicaid hearing planned between Republicans, Nixon
Disagreement about location, format, stall Medicaid hearing planned between Republicans, Nixon -
http://themissouritimes.com/7511/marshall-exploring-impeachment-nixons-move-allow-sex-tax-filings-missouri/
Rep. Nick Marshall, R-Parkville, is seeking to file articles of impeachment against Nixon after the Democratic governor announced last week that he was directing the Department of Revenue to accept state joint-tax returns of same-sex couples married legally in another state but reporting income in Missouri.
Marshall exploring impeachment after Nixon’s move to allow same-sex tax filings in Missouri
Marshall exploring impeachment after Nixon’s move to allow same-sex tax filings in Missouri
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http://themissouritimes.com/7507/association-profile-missouri-dairy-association/
The Missouri Dairy Association is working to preserve and empower dairy farms in the state to combat what executive director Dave Drennan said is a “steep decline” in Missouri’s dairy industry.
Association profile: Missouri Dairy Association
Association profile: Missouri Dairy Association -
http://themissouritimes.com/7503/lobbyist-profile-vanessa-crawford-argon-missouri-immigrant-refugee-association/
Vanessa Crawford Aragon, executive director of Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Association, said she takes her job seriously because what maybe talking points for politicians are daily concerns for those she represents.
“My goal is to empower people to advocate for themselves, to be able to stand up for themselves and their families. This isn’t just an issue for them — it’s their lives,” Aragon said
Lobbyist profile: Vanessa Crawford Argon, Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Association
Lobbyist profile: Vanessa Crawford Argon, Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Association -
http://themissouritimes.com/7500/nixon-missouri-accept-joint-state-tax-returns-sex-couples/
At a press conference today, democratic Gov. Jay Nixon announced he was issuing an executive order directing the state Department of Revenue to accept jointly filed tax returns from all couples, including same-sex marriages.
Nixon: Missouri to accept joint state tax returns for same sex couples
Nixon: Missouri to accept joint state tax returns for same sex couples -
http://themissouritimes.com/7495/senate-house-appear-far-apart-medicaid/
As the House appears to be inching closer to supporting a package that would expand Medicaid eligibility but also move some recipients onto private insurance programs with state subsidies, their counterparts on the Senate Medicaid Committee are shying away from expansion.
Senate, House, appear far apart on Medicaid
Senate, House, appear far apart on Medicaid -
http://themissouritimes.com/7483/larry-flynt-files-suit-missouri-execution-case/
Joseph Paul Franklin currently awaits his Nov. 20 execution date at the Potosi Correctional Center in Missouri. His most famous victim, Larry Flynt, is suing the state of Missouri to unseal testimony and documents related to Franklin’s execution.
Larry Flynt files suit in Missouri execution case
Larry Flynt files suit in Missouri execution case
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http://themissouritimes.com/7444/butler-pursues-wielands-house-seat/
Butler is the Democratic candidate for State Representative of the 112th District. Paul Wieland, R-Imperial, holds the seat and is running for the 22nd Senatorial seat.
Butler pursues Wieland’s House seat
Butler pursues Wieland’s House seat
Lawmakers send Boeing deal to Nixon
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — A tax credit package that would give Boeing Co. $150 million annually to build their 777X commercial airliner in Missouri was approved by the Missouri House of Representatives today despite a last-minute clerical error that threatened to derail the package before it reaches Gov. Jay Nixon’s […]
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Boeing deal clears House committees, final vote set for Friday morning
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A deal crafted by Gov. Jay Nixon aimed at attracting a new Boeing Co., manufacturing operation to Missouri made its way through the House Economic Development committee today by a unanimous vote, clearing the way for final votes in the House tomorrow morning. Lawmakers were called […]
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Nasheed, black caucus, angry over Nixon’s tax credit deal with Republicans
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — At a recent meeting of the House Development Commission, members of Gov. Jay Nixon’s staff made an interesting request. They asked the members of the commission to not to approve $13.7 million in tax credits for low-income and senior housing. The move to slow down the […]
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Nixon announces new funds for Fulton State Hospital
FULTON, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon told a group of state employees and reporters today that he plans on recommending a strategic bond issuance for a brand-new facility at Fulton State Hospital, Missouri’s sole maximum security psychiatric facility and the oldest such hospital west of the Mississippi. Nixon has released […]
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Kip Kendrick to run for Kelly’s seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Kip Kendrick, a support coordinator at Boone County Family Resources and former President of the Benton-Stephens Neighborhood Association has announced he will be running for the 45 district House seat in 2014. The seat is currently held by longtime Democratic Rep. Chris Kelly, who has endorsed Kendrick as […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Paul Berry, who is awaiting a trial date for his lawsuit against Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Nichols, D-St. Louis City, is formally announcing his candidacy for Nichols’ seat on Nov. 15. Berry ran during 2012 against Nichols and — because of re-districting — another incumbent, Eileen […]
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