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"Fiscally irresponsible carve-outs were not accounted for in the budget passed by the General Assembly or in the budgets of local jurisdictions they would impact", said Nixon.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon today vetoed legislation containing more than a dozen special breaks and exemptions passed in the final hours of the legislative session.

These special interest carve-outs would reduce state and local revenues by up to $776 million annually and were not accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget passed by the legislature or in the budgets of the local jurisdictions they would impact.

In a letter addressed to members of the General Assembly, the Governor faulted the legislature for ignoring the legislative process and adding new loopholes to the tax code that will shift a greater tax burden to the majority of taxpayers.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The battle between the general assembly and Governor Nixon over the major tax reform bill (SB 509) that was passed escalated to a new pitch earlier this month on May 5 when the Senate overrode Gov. Nixon's veto of Senate Bill 509 and the following day the House voted to do the same.

Supporters of SB 509 such as The Missouri Chamber contend the tax cut will help the economy and keep Missouri competitive with other states that have enacted tax cuts.

Adversaries say SB 509 will reduce state revenues at a time when Missouri’s critical public services are still recovering from the economic crises of the last decade in particular K-12 school districts.

Two who died in the line of duty in 2013 are remembered along with two officers who died in the line of duty in previous years. (Photos courtesy of Missouri Department of Public Safety.)

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2013 and two who died in the line of duty during past years were memorialized today at a solemn ceremony at the Law Enforcement Memorial, on the grounds of the State Capitol.

The names of Chesterfield Police Department Detective Christopher C. Simpson and Police Officer Joseph C. Smith, who both died in 2013, were added to the memorial wall overlooking the Missouri River during the 27th annual Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial Service.

Plan will help small businesses provide health insurance for their employees, avoid penalties under the ACA.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today visited the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce to announce his Missouri Health Works plan to help small businesses provide health insurance for their employees and ease burdens under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce in conjunction with Fair Director Mark Wolfe just announced moments ago that The Missouri State Fair will once again host outstanding entertainment in the Pepsi Grandstand.

For the 112th Fair, the Pepsi Grandstand will feature eight music shows and three motorsports events. The concerts include performances by Jake Owen, Sara Evans, Joan Jett and MercyMe.

“The Missouri State Fair is known for providing excellent entertainment, in addition to the top notch agricultural and youth exhibits,” Fordyce said. “Fairgoers will once again have the opportunity to make outstanding live music, from country to classic rock to contemporary Christian acts, part of their time at the Missouri State Fair.”