FEMA to begin curbside pickup of flood debris
FEMA is asking residents to sort debris into three categories: hazardous household waste, major appliances, and electronic goods.
Governor Nixon Provides Update On “Operation Recovery”
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Relief efforts continue in the aftermath of the historic flooding. Governor Jay Nixon joined members of his emergency management team at Jefferson Barracks to give an update on what is being called “Operation Recovery.” This involves the debris removal program in the St. Louis region being managed at the state level by…
Tax amnesty brings in $35 million for Missouri health care
( KTRS ) Gov. Jay Nixon says the state’s temporary tax amnesty program will bring in $35 million this year. Last year, lawmakers had assumed giving taxpayers three months to pay delinquent taxes without penalties would bring in about twice that amount. The money is still enough to expand dental benefits for 282,000 low-income Missourians.…
Lawmakers looking to tighten ethics laws in 2016.
( KTRS ) Lawmakers are set to discuss issues ranging from how to repair state roads and bridges to laws on abortion, when the 2016 session begins Wednesday. Legislative leaders say tightening state laws on ethics will be a top priority. Proposals on the table include banning lobbyist gifts to lawmakers. Other bills lawmakers have proposed include…
Nixon outlines ethics changes as priority for 2016 session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says changing ethics laws is a priority during his final legislative session as the state’s top executive. During a Tuesday press conference on the eve of the 2016 session, Nixon said he wants to restore campaign contribution limits and ban lobbyist gifts. Other changes Nixon recommended included…
Former Missouri Rep. Flook appointed to new judgeship
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A former Missouri lawmaker has been appointed to a new judgeship in Clay County. Gov. Jay Nixon said Monday that he has appointed Tim Flook, of Liberty, to serve as an associate circuit judge in Clay County. Flook is a Republican who served in the Missouri House from 2005 through 2010.…
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon thanks NFL for providing timeline
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Governor Jay Nixon and a task force developing plans for a $1 billion stadium in St. Louis has acknowledged receiving a letter from the NFL detailing guidelines and expectations for proposals due Dec. 30. In a statement Friday, Nixon thanked the league for providing a timeline. He said the city was…
Governor Nixon signs order to examine gender pay gap
Nixon is also encouraging private companies to examine their own pay practices
Commission announces new police training standards
(KTRS/AP) – Missouri police officers will now take part in mandatory annual training in recognizing bias, de-escalating situations, and dealing with people with mental health issues. The Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission approved 24 hours of mandatory annual training. Police previously needed 48 hours of training every three years. Governor Jay Nixon directed the…
Governor Nixon Met With Rams Owner Stan Kroenke
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Governor Jay Nixon has met with Rams owner Stan Kroenke a day before an NFL owners meeting where teams will discuss putting a franchise in Los Angeles. A spokesperson for the governor confirmed Monday’s meeting, but declined to release details. However, Nixon continues to reiterate that keeping the team in St.…