Governor Jay Nixon

A Review Of Medicaid In Missouri, Part 1: Eligibility Now And Under A Possible Expansion

Elana Gordon — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:57:01 +0000

Medicaid, the public health insurance program for low income and disabled residents, is no small chunk of change in Missouri. It comprises a huge portion of the state’s budget (more on that in Part 2). It also covers a lot of people: about one in ten residents.

So, to expand or not to expand Medicaid?

ATF And Social Security Requested Missouri's Conceal Carry Weapons List

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:25:50 +0000

Missouri Senator Kurt Schaefer (R, Columbia) says the Department of Revenue (DOR) has continued to withhold information from his legislative committee about the list of conceal carry weapons (CCW) holders that the agency compiled for the federal government.

Ads Question Nixon Administration Record Controversy

Steve Bell — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:30:48 +0000

As the controversy over scanned documents and other personal information continues in Jefferson City, television viewers might get the impression a statewide election is imminent, though it is not.

The ads begin with an on-screen question: “Is Jay Nixon's administration breaking the law?”

The commercials proceed, like some campaign ads, but the campaign for governor was last November.

Medicaid Expansion Uncertain In Missouri

Elana Gordon — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:40:16 +0000

Last year’s Supreme Court ruling left a key part of the federal health law up to states to decide: whether to expand Medicaid. About half of states have said they’ll go along with an expansion. The rest are undecided or opposed. Leaders in Missouri are still divided on what to do. Missouri’s Governor supports an expansion but he faced one of his toughest crowds yet, when meeting with Senate leadership this week.

Missouri Senate Moves To Lower Tax Credits

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:39:49 +0000

The Missouri Senate has passed a wide-ranging tax credit bill that drastically lowers the caps on Historic Preservation and Low Income Housing programs. It would cap Historic Preservation incentives at $50 million a year, instead of the current $140 million, and Low Income Housing incentives would be capped at $55 million a year, instead of the current $190 million.

The bill is now in the hands of the Missouri House, where Speaker Tim Jones has indicated that he and other House leaders don’t like the drastic cuts.

Medicaid Debate Moves To Rural Missouri

Jennifer Davidson and KSMU — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:59:40 +0000

There’s a fierce battle raging behind the walls of the Capitol building in Jefferson City; it’s over whether to expand Medicaid in Missouri. Governor Jay Nixon supports the expansion, and is pushing it as “fundamentally a business decision.” He’s gaining ground in some traditionally conservative areas, but the issue is mired in politics.

Missouri’s Health Exchange: A Story Of Unrequited Love

Elana Gordon — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:24:38 +0000

For more than a year, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and others at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have been courting states to take part in setting up and running a health insurance exchange. But Missouri, home of an enthusiastic governor and opposing legislature, keeps sending mixed messages. Now, with Friday’s deadline looming for states to commit to joining the feds in setting up an exchange, it appears as though HHS will be flying solo in the Show-Me state.

Nixon Rallies Key Allies In Push For Medicaid Expansion

Elana Gordon — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:25:24 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is continuing his push to expand the state’s Medicaid program, an optional provision for states under the federal health law. The governor rallied some key allies near Kansas City Thursday afternoon but also pointed to some rather unlikely ones.

Proposed Higher Education Funding Formula Released Today

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:04:02 +0000

A joint House-Senate panel is recommending performance play a role in how much money Missouri’s colleges and universities get from the state each year.

Nixon Delivers State Of The State

Marshall Griffin and Marshall — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:33:22 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon pitched a nearly $26 billion budget to the state of Missouri during Monday’s State of the State Address. It includes spending increases for K-12 schools, higher education, and the proposed Medicaid expansion he’s been calling for since late November.

Nixon To Deliver Missouri 'State Of The State' Monday

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:27:41 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will lay out his priorities Monday night when he delivers his annual State of the State Address before the General Assembly. Lawmakers are hoping that the governor will address areas specific to their constituents’ needs.

Governor Nixon Begins Second Term

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:31:15 +0000

Jay Nixon has been sworn in for his second and final four-year term as Missouri Governor.

Top Of The Morning News: December 24, 2012

Dan Verbeck — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:06:25 +0000

Gun shows, Missouri Medicaid expansion & more: Your morning news from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: December 18, 2012

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:53:41 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon says his administration may seek legislation to protect school children. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt says greater gun control is not the answer. Those stories and more from KCUR News.

Governor Nixon Travels Overseas To Visit National Guard

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon is in Afghanistan visiting members of the Missouri National Guard who won’t be home for the holidays.