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March 2010

Gov. Nixon gives support to proposals from across Mo to expand broadband access with federal funds

March 30, 2010 - Submitted proposals would expand broadband Internet access in rural and underserved parts of the state for health care, business, education and consumers.

Summer program will put youth to work in 85 state parks, historic sites; deadline to apply is 4/16

March 30, 2010 - Gov. Nixon urges southwest Missouri youth to apply for paid summer jobs with State Parks Youth Corps.

Gov. Nixon's statement on equalization of Access Missouri scholarships

March 30, 2010 - Statement outlines efforts to equalize maximum award amounts between recipients of Access Missouri scholarships at public colleges or universities and recipients at private schools.

Reallocation of federal recovery bonds for public arts charter school in St. Louis

March 29, 2010 - Gov. Nixon announces reallocation of federal recovery bonds for public arts charter school in St. Louis.

Direct lending provision tied to health care reform

March 26, 2010 - Major changes to federal student loan programs passed both houses of Congress this week as part of health care reform legislation.

$216,821 awarded in tax credits to Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center.

March 29, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a St. Louis not-for-profit organization has been approved for state tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

DNR announces 19% increase in visitors at Watkins Mill State Park

March 29, 2010 - DNR announces 2009 boost in visitors to Watkins Mill State Park and State Historic Site.

$250,000 in NAP tax credits to YMCA of Greater St. Louis

March 17, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a St. Louis not-for-profit organization has been approved for state tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

Branson service organization recieves Youth Opportunities tax credits

March 17, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a Branson organization that offers various services to Missouri children has been approved for state tax credits under the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP).

Two St. Louis service organizations receive Youth Opportunities tax credits

March 17, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that two St. Louis organizations that offer various services to Missouri children have been approved for Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) tax credits totaling $119,760.

City of Alexandria awarded $85,239 emergency CDBG for levee repair project

March 17, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a St. Louis site has been approved for remediation tax credits through the Brownfield Redevelopment Program.

$660,724 in Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credits awarded to St. Louis site

March 17, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a St. Louis site has been approved for remediation tax credits through the Brownfield Redevelopment Program.

State releases updated revenue projections

March 11, 2010 - State Budget Director Linda Luebbering announced today that the revenue estimates for Fiscal Year 2010 and Fiscal Year 2011 are being revised

Right-sizing and refocusing state government

March 11, 2010 - Gov. Jay Nixon today delivered the following remarks to the annual meeting of the Springfield Business Development Corporation:

Consumer protection week scam of the day alert: auto service contract fraud

March 11, 2010 - Attorney General Chris Koster said today his office is creating a task force to look at sales practice guidelines designed to stop auto service contract fraud, the number one complaint to the Attorney General's office in 2009.

Shipping is back on Mo River! Pivotal year on waterway

March 11, 2010 - Cargo is once again moving on the river! A newly energized shipping year begins by welcoming four barges onto the Missouri River

Consumer protection week scam of the day alert: grandparent rip-off

March 10, 2010 - Attorney General Chris Koster today warned Missouri senior citizens about a scam aimed at swindling grandparents out of their savings.

MoDOT implements further cost saving measures

March 10, 2010 - Missouri Department of Transportation Director Pete Rahn today announced dramatic cost savings measures and a plan to keep major highways in good condition and to improve smaller highways as less funding is available for new construction

Consumer protection week scam of the day alert: credit repair

March 9, 2010 - Attorney General Chris Koster said today difficult economic times have created profitable opportunities for credit repair scam artists

Dimming Capitol dome is a reminder of the small steps that conserve energy - and save money.

March 5, 2010 - Gov. Nixon announces that Missouri will dim Capitol dome lights on March 27 to observe Earth Hour.

Statement from Director of Ag on announcement of new soybean production facility.

March 4, 2010 - State departments and private industry are cooperatively working together to move Missouri forward bringing more businesses and more jobs to the state.

$2.2 m grant will save local jobs by allowing MO port to remain operational during high water

March 4, 2010 - Construction funded by Community Development Block Grant will save local jobs by allowing port to remain operational during high water.

Mineral Area College receives Training for Tomorrow grant

March 4, 2010 - Innovative grant program will train workers for jobs needed now; funds to train Missourians for in-demand careers.

East Central College receives Training for Tomorrow grant

March 4, 2010 - Innovative grant program will train workers for jobs needed now; funds to train Missourians for in-demand careers.

MO is still Racing to the Top; revised application is in the works

March 4, 2010 - Commissioner of Education Chris L. Nicastro confirmed today that Missouri's application for nearly $750 million in federal "Race to the Top" funding was not selected for first-round approval by the U. S. Department of Education.

$55 m seed production facility in New Madrid County

March 4, 2010 - Announcement by DuPont that its Pioneer Hi-Bred business plans to construct a soybean seed production facility in New Madrid County.

Innovative grant program will train workers for jobs needed now

March 3, 2010 - Gov. Nixon announces first Training for Tomorrow funding at Kansas City-area community college.

DED helping KC construction firm create 105 new jobs

March 3, 2010 - Innovative grant program will train workers for jobs needed now; MCC receives $2.2 million to develop new programs.

Captive insurance becomes a billion-dollar industry in Mo.

March 2, 2010 - Gov. Jay Nixon signed HB577 in July of 2009, simplifying the process of moving offshore captive operations to Missouri

State releases new "Hot Jobs" report

March 2, 2010 - New information is now available for Missourians looking for which jobs will be "hot" this decade.

Gov. Nixon releases statement regarding state revenue situation

March 1, 2010 - Governor Nixon to meet with the leadership of the Missouri House and Senate to discuss lowering the consensus revenue estimate for year 2010-2011.