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Citing budget cuts, Nixon announces cuts to DOR staff

Citing budget cuts, Nixon announces cuts to DOR staff

By Collin Reischman JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a hastily scheduled announcement, Gov. Jay Nixon told reporters Wednesday that he will lay-off staff in the Department of Revenue because of…

Memo from former DOR director to Nixon’s office cites Napolitano letter

Memo from former DOR director to Nixon’s office cites Napolitano letter

By Scott Faughn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Wednesday, Gov. Jay Nixon told reporters he had no knowledge of a letter he reportedly received from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet…

Nixon denies knowledge of DHS letter thanking him for REAL ID implementation

Nixon denies knowledge of DHS letter thanking him for REAL ID implementation

By Eli Yokley May 1, 2013 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon said Wednesday he had not seen a 2010 letter from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano thanking him and…

Nixon served with subpoena to appear for DOR deposition, exclusive interview with plaintiff in Stoddard Co. suit

Nixon served with subpoena to appear for DOR deposition, exclusive interview with plaintiff in Stoddard Co. suit

By Sarah Burson Special from the SEMO TIMES DEXTER, Mo. – On April 10, Gov. Jay Nixon told reporters in Springfield that a Stoddard County court had dismissed Eric Griffin’s…

Nixon announces DOR won’t scan gun permit documents

Nixon announces DOR won’t scan gun permit documents

By Eli Yokley JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Following weeks of criticism from lawmakers, Gov. Jay Nixon announced Tuesday that the Missouri Department of Revenue would no longer scan or retain…

Mo. Department of Revenue director resigns amid document scanning controversy

Mo. Department of Revenue director resigns amid document scanning controversy

By Eli Yokley JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon announced Monday that Brian Long, director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, has resigned from his position, as the controversy…

Nixon brings statewide campaign for Medicaid expansion to Jefferson City

Nixon brings statewide campaign for Medicaid expansion to Jefferson City

By Eli Yokley JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After months of campaigning across the state for his plan to expand Medicaid to some 300,000 Missourians, Gov. Jay Nixon spent time over…

Updated: Zweifel steps aside

Updated: Zweifel steps aside

Zweifel  backs away from gubernatorial race, easing the path for Koster By Eli Yokley and Scott Faughn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel will not seek the Democratic nomination…

Nixon talks to Republicans about Medicaid, Medicaid bill passes out of Committee

Nixon talks to Republicans about Medicaid, Medicaid bill passes out of Committee

By Ashley Jost JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon spoke to House Republicans Wednesday to discuss his hope for Medicaid expansion legislation during the final six weeks of session.…

Senators accuse former PSC Chairman of lobbying for ISRS legislation, Gunn Responds

Senators accuse former PSC Chairman of lobbying for ISRS legislation, Gunn Responds

by Scott Faughn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On the heels of a contentious Public Service Commission hearing Wednesday where the Commission unanimously decided to keep open a docket requested by…

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