State GovernmentState adds 17,900 jobs; Unemployment still 7.2%September 21, 2012 - 2:46pm — AnonymousMissouri’s unemployment rate held steady 7.2 percent last month, about a 9/10 of a percent lower than the national average, according to new numbers released from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state added about 17,900 jobs last month. Click here for more statistics. The state Department of Economic Development said this week that the state gained 4,900 manufacturing jobs and more than 10,000 government jobs, most of them from local governments. Importance to me:
Missouri Supreme Court upholds House district boundariesMarch 27, 2012 - 7:44pm — Anonymous
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Bash Trash in Missouri campaign to kick off with April Trash BashMarch 19, 2012 - 9:56am — Anonymous
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Nixon vetoes Republican backed business billsMarch 16, 2012 - 10:03pm — Anonymous
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Employment rollercoaster, Missouri jobs added and lostMarch 12, 2012 - 7:54pm — Anonymous
As Gov. Jay Nixon touts the possible addition of 200 jobs in the southern part of the state, a Kansas City business made public its plans to put 150 employees out of work. Importance to me:
Missouri House votes discrimination protection to gun ownersMarch 12, 2012 - 7:03pm — Anonymous
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Governor declares state of emergency following tornadoes, stormsFebruary 29, 2012 - 9:39pm — Anonymous
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Missouri State Senate passes telemarketing restrictions for cellphonesFebruary 23, 2012 - 7:24pm — Anonymous
Pesky sales calls may soon be a thing of the past for Missouri cell phone users. Importance to me:
Jefferson City Capitol activity roundup for last weekFebruary 20, 2012 - 9:53pm — Anonymous
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AG outlines Missouri mortgage settlement, many mortgage holders could be qualified for a settlement checkFebruary 14, 2012 - 1:59pm — Anonymous
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On the final day that candidates can file for state representative and state senate seats, the Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the Missouri House of Representatives’ district boundaries.
Many signs of spring in Missouri are a welcome sight. Green shoots and flowering trees and bulbs promise warmer weather ahead. Unfortunately, other sights during spring aren't so welcome, such as litter along roads and highways, in our communities and in our outdoor spaces. Help fight litter through Missouri’s annual No MOre Trash! Bash in April.

by Tim Sampson
Missouri’s violent weather pattern continued early Wednesday morning, leading Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency for the areas most affected by tornadoes and other severe storms.
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